Shure MX890 Quick Start Manual

Model MX890
Wireless Desktop Base
The Shure MX890 desktop base for MX405
and MX410 gooseneck microphones offers
cable-free installation for corporate boardrooms
or other applications requiring flexible microphone
configurations. The MX890 operates within the
518–865 MHz band and is compatible with Shure SLX
wireless systems.
Model MX690
Wireless Boundary Microphone
The Shure MX690 microphone offers cable-
free installation for corporate boardrooms
or other applications requiring flexible
configurations. The MX690 operates within
the 518–865 MHz band and is compatible with
Shure SLX wireless systems.
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Features
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Sleek, low profile design
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Frequency agile, microprocessor controlled transmitter
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IR link to SLX receiver for automatic frequency synchronization
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Programmable frequency Group/Channel display
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Programmable mute function
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Operates on two AA batteries
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Compatible with all Shure SLX Wireless systems
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Supports Shure MX405 and MX410 Mini Gooseneck Microphones*
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Commshield technology for protection from RF interference
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*MX890
MX890 Microphone Placement
Place the MX890 no more than 25 cm (1 ft.) from the edge of the table. Aim the
microphone toward the talker and away from loudspeakers and noise sources.
Use one microphone for each talker. Pickup angle with a cardioid cartridge is 130°
at –3 dB. Pickup angle with a supercardioid cartridge is 115° at –3 dB.
Note: To minimize RF interference, maintain a distance of at least 0.3 m (1 ft.)
between transmitters. In case of interference, increase the distance between
transmitters or change channels.
MX690 Microphone Placement
Place the MX690 within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of a talker. Aim the microphone toward the
talkers and away from loudspeakers and noise sources. Use one microphone for
every two talkers. Pickup angle with a cardioid cartridge is 130° at –3 dB.
Note: To minimize RF interference, maintain a distance of at least 0.3 m (1 ft.)
MX890 MX690
Receiver
Make sure the receiver is within sight of the transmitter. Do not place receiver
behind a metal barrier or any reflective surface.
Refer to the SLX Wireless System User Guide for more information,
or visit www.shure.com.
30m (100ft)
Power On/Off
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds.
The LCD illuminates.
2. To turn the transmitter off, press and hold the ON/OFF PROGRAM button
again.
Note: Use the button on the bottom of the transmitter to power it on without
opening the battery compartment.
MX890 Connecting Gooseneck
1. Align the pin on the microphone flange
with the slot on the desktop base.
2. Insert the gooseneck into the desktop
base and lock it in place by rotating the
gooseneck sleeve clockwise.
Low-Cut Filter
The low-cut filter attenuates frequencies below 150
Hz by 6 dB per octave.
Filter disabled (as supplied)
Low-cut filter
Mute Button
The mute button can be configured for toggle or momentary operation.
Toggle (as supplied)
The PUSH button toggles the microphone between active and muted states.
NOTE: The microphone always powers up in the active state.
Momentary
There are two types of momentary operation:
Push-to-Mute: The microphone is muted only while the button is pressed
and held.
Push-to-Talk: The microphone is active only while the button is pressed
and held.
To change between toggle and momentary:
Hold the PUSH button and press the
Hold
SELECT button. (Test the microphone to
confirm the change.)
To change between push-to-talk and push-to-mute:
1. Set the button for momentary
Hold
operation.
2. Hold the SELECT button and press
the PUSH button.
Battery
Installation
1. Open the battery compartment as
shown.
2. Insert two1.5V "AA" batteries.
Make sure the +/– terminals are
properly oriented.
Note: Alkaline batteries last up to 8
hours. Rechargeable, carbon-zinc,
and zinc-chloride batteries provide
less operating time.
Power Meter
The battery meter on the LCD
shows remaining battery life.
Low Power Indicator
Steady Red: Power low.
Replace batteries immediately
Pulsing Red: Batteries dead.
Transmitter cannot be turned on
until batteries are replaced.
Mute Indicator
MX890
The desktop base illuminates the gooseneck microphone LED to indicate
whether the microphone is active or muted.
Refer to the following table:
Microphone MX405 / MX410 MX405R / MX410R
Status Indicator Light Ring
Active Green Red
Muted Red/Flashing Green* Off/Flashing*
MX690
The bi-color LED on the top of the microphone indicates whether the
microphone is active or muted.
The LED can also be set to flash when muted.
Display Mode Status Indicator
Steady (as supplied) Active = Green
Muted = Red
Flashing Active = Green
Muted = Flashing Green
*To toggle between off and
+
flashing, press PUSH and ON/OFF
PROGRAM simultaneously.