Microphone Placement; Permanent Installation - Shure Microflex MX400S Series User Manual

Microphone Placement

• Aim the microphone toward the desired source,
such as the talker.
• Aim it away from any unwanted source, such
as a loudspeaker.
• Place the microphone within 15 to 30cm (6 to
12 in.) of the desired sound source.
• Always use the supplied windscreen or optional
metal windscreen to control breath noise.
• If four or more microphones will be open at
the same time, use of an automatic mixer,
such as the Shure SCM810 or SCM410, is
recommended.
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Permanent Installation

Mount the microphone using one of the following
methods.
Flange
Slip the mounting flange retaining ring over the
bottom of the preamplifier and slide it up until it is
flush to the bottom of the flange. Then press the
ring firmly into place.
Shock Mount
1. Drill a 44mm(1-3/4 in.) diameter hole in desired
mounting surface.
2. Mark and drill starter holes for screws, using
shock mount as a template.
3. Secure shock mount to mounting surface with
screws.