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MX396 -- Multi-Element Boundary Micro-
phone
General Description
Shure MX396 Dual-Element and Tri-Element microphones provide full coverage of large tables with fewer micro-
phones, and feature a low profile design. This makes them ideal for use in boardrooms and other installations
where aesthetics are important.
Features
• Low profile, aesthetic design
• Wide dynamic range and smooth frequency response
• Configurable mute switch with logic output
• Logic input for external LED control
• RF filtering with CommShield technology
Placement
Important: Align the Shure logo as shown for proper coverage.
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- Page 1 General Description Shure MX396 Dual-Element and Tri-Element microphones provide full coverage of large tables with fewer micro- phones, and feature a low profile design. This makes them ideal for use in boardrooms and other installations where aesthetics are important.
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- Page 3 Shure Incorporated Reconfiguring the MX396-TRI for 360° Coverage To configure the MX396 for 360° "omnidirectional" coverage, open the grille and reposition the internal mic ele- ments as shown. 3/14...
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Page 4: Permanent Installation
Shure Incorporated Permanent Installation Cable The MX396 comes with a 20 ft. attached, unterminated cable. Wire Color Function Mic Element White Mic 1 Audio + Green Mic 1 Audio − Orange Mic 2 Audio + Blue Mic 2 Audio −... -
Page 5: Phantom Power
Shure Incorporated Wire Color Function Mic Element Yellow Mic 3 Audio + C (TRI models) Gray Mic 3 Audio − SWITCH OUT Black LED IN Silver (non-insulated) Logic Ground Shield Mic Common Ground Phantom Power Each element in the microphone requires 12 to 48 V phantom power. The LED also uses phantom power, and dims slightly when phantom power voltage drops below 48 V DC. -
Page 6: Low Cut Filter
Shure Incorporated DOWN (Default) Push-to-Mute Push-to-Talk Mute button enabled, LED illuminates when mic is ac- Disable mute button (microphone always on), logic tive controls LED Full Frequency Range 6dB/octave Low Cut Filter Low Cut Filter Set DIP Switch 4 up to activate the low cut filter. Attenuates 6 dB per octave below 150 Hz. - Page 7 Shure Incorporated In this configuration, the LED color reflects the microphone state, as controlled by the user with the PUSH button. Green: microphone active Red: microphone muted Button Configuration For local mute control operation, use DIP Switches 1 and 2 to configure the button behavior.
- Page 8 (gate out) on an automatic mixer. • The LED illuminates green when the MX396 LED IN is grounded (black wire connected to the bare silver wire). • The LED illuminates red when LED IN is lifted (black wire is NOT connected to the bare silver wire).
- Page 9 Shure Incorporated Accessories Replacement Parts Fastening Wing Nut [65A2190] Mounting Tube [31A2165] Rubber Isolation Rings (2) [66A405] 9/14...
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Page 10: Specifications
Shure Incorporated Mic Cartidge (Cardioid) [R185B] Specifications All measurements taken with microphone mounted on a wooden surface (76 x 76 cm) Cartridge Type Electret Condenser Frequency Response 50–17000 Hz Polar Pattern MX396/C-DUAL Cardioid (x2) MX396/C-TRI Cardioid (x3) Output Impedance 170 Ω... - Page 11 Shure Incorporated Dynamic Range 1 kΩ load, @ 1 kHz 92 dB Common Mode Rejection 10 to 100,000 kHz 45 dB, minimum Preamplifier Output Clipping Level at 1% THD –7 dBV (0.5 V) Mute Switch −50 dB minimum Logic Connections LED IN Active low (≤1.0V), TTL compatible.
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- Page 13 Meets essential requirements of all applicable European Directives. Eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure Incorporated or any of its European representa- tives. For contact information please visit www.shure.com The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance...
- Page 14 Shure Incorporated Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12 75031 Eppingen, Germany Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0 Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4 Email: info@shure.de 14/14...