Shure BETA 53 User Manual
Subminiature condenser headworn microphones
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- Page 1 ™ ™ Models BETA 53 , BETA 54 User Guide Subminiature Condenser Headworn Microphones BETA 53 BETA 54...
- Page 2 Introduction Shure models BETA 53 ™ and BETA 54 ™ are subminiature, electret condenser head worn microphones. They provide uncompromised sound quality and reliability with minimal visibility in applications such as broadcast, theater, and touring. Despite their small size, each microphone’s condenser element delivers full, clear, and natural reproduction of speech and vocals.
- Page 3 Available Models BETA 54 MODELS BETA 53 MODELS • Supercardioid • Omnidirectional • For stage and vocal performance • For broadcast and stage WBH53B WBH54B WBH53T WBH54T BETA 53 BETA 54 • Black finish • Black finish BETA 53 BETA 54 •...
- Page 4 Adjusting the Headband and Microphone Adjust headband width Adjust boom height Adjust boom length Do not attempt to bend the microphone boom! “Roll” the boom for subtle adjustments of microphone position...
- Page 5 • For the best sound quality, replace damaged or clogged cartridge. protective caps and windscreens. • To remove, pull the windscreen directly off of the cartridge. BETA 53 Standard protective cap • Gold mesh • No attenuation Always use the BETA 54 with the standard protective cap only.
- Page 6 Wearing the BETA 53 and BETA 54...
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Page 7: Positioning The Microphone
Positioning the Microphone BETA 53 BETA 54 • Position the omnidirectional BETA 53 microphone • Point the unidirectional BETA 54 microphone at near the corner of the mouth the corner of the mouth • If necessary, roll the boom to avoid contact with... - Page 8 Wearing the Microphone on Either Side All models may be worn with the microphone on the left or the right. • Carefully detach the boom holder (1), logo pad (2), and • Reattach the boom holder to the opposite side of the wire frame (4). microphone cable (3) from the headband.
- Page 9 BETA 53 Replacement Parts and Accessories Component Black Foam Windscreen (5 pieces) RPM304 RPM306 Standard Protective Cap* (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212 Filtered Protective Cap* (silver mesh) (5 pieces) RPM220 RPM214 Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Con- RPM132 RPM134 nector (1 piece)
- Page 10 BETA 54 Replacement Parts and Accessories Component Black Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Con- RPM646 RPM648 nector (1 piece) Standard Protective Cap (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212 Snap-fit Foam Windscreen (4 pieces) RPM316 RPM318 Swiveling Lapel Clip (5 pieces) RPM510 RPM512 Boom Holder and Logo Pad (2 each) RPM570...
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Page 11: Specifications
Specifications BETA 53 BETA 54 Specification Wired Wireless Wired Wireless Type Condenser (electret bias) Condenser (electret bias) Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz (see page 52) 50Hz to 20KHz (see page 52) Polar Pattern Omnidirectional (see page 52) Supercardioid (see page 52) Output Noise (equivalent 39.0 dB typical;... - Page 12 1000 10000 20000 15 mm (.6 in) 606 mm (2 ft) Standard Protective Cap Polar Patterns and Frequency Response Filtered Protective Cap BETA 53 BETA 54 –20 dB –20 dB –20 dB –20 dB –15 dB –15 dB –15 dB –15 dB...
- Page 13 Wiring and Certification 1.0 uf (+5Vdc) Black (audio out) Shield (ground) 100k 2SK1109 +5Vdc – Case (ground) Wireless Test Circuit Microphone Cartridge 1. Rouge 1. Rot 1. Rojo 1. Rosso 2. Noir (sortie audio) 2. Schwarz (Audioausgang) 2. Negro (salida de audio) 2.
- Page 14 Patent Notice: Patent Des. 451,902 SHURE Incorporated Web Address: http://www.shure.com 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A. Phone: 800-257-4873 Fax: 847-866-2279 In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414 In Asia, Phone: 852-2893-4290 Fax: 852-2893-4055 ©2002, Shure Incorporated Elsewhere, Phone: 847-866-2200 Fax: 847-866-2585...