Shure WH10 User Manual

GENERAL
The Shure Model WH10 is a dynamic headset micro-
phone intended for use in applications where light weight,
maximum mobility, and high-quality voice pickup are abso-
lute necessities. These include such diverse applications as
auctioneers, aerobics instructors, and square dance callers.
Additionally, the WH10 is an optimum choice for automatic
speech recognition, voice communications, and voice an-
notation applications where hands-free operation is desired.
The WH10 has a cardioid unidirectional pickup pattern that
provides isolation from ambient noise and from adjacent
sound sources such as machinery, air-moving equipment,
musical instruments, loudspeakers and other talkers. Its clar-
ity in close-talk operation combined with a high sound pres-
sure level capability make the WH10 an excellent choice for
all mobile voice situations.
The WH10's dynamic cartridge incorporates a carefully
shaped frequency response and the Shure voice-frequency
presence peak. When used with Shure Body-Pack Transmit-
ters, the performance of the WH10 closely resembles the fin-
est conventional vocal microphones.
The microphone's equalization tailors the low-frequency
response to resemble the proximity effect of larger vocal mi-
crophones. The cardioid (unidirectional) pickup pattern of the
WH10 discriminates against sounds coming from the sides
and rear, permitting higher gain-before-feedback and use un-
der noisy conditions without loss or masking of vocals. Its
wide frequency response, low RF susceptibility and reliable
operation at temperature and humidity extremes make the
WH10 suitable for virtually any vocal application.
The WH10 is small, extra-lightweight, rugged and reli-
able. A comfortable adjustable elastic headband* holds se-
curely for active microphone users. The headband and goos-
eneck length are both adjustable to accommodate any head
size or shape, and the microphone can be adjusted so that
it faces the corner of the talker's mouth. The microphone con-
sists of two assemblies: the headband-wireframe, and the
microphone-gooseneck-cable.
Copyright 1996, Shure Brothers Incorporated
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Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
Model WH10 Dynamic Headset Microphone
The WH10 is supplied in three configurations:
The WH10 is supplied with its cable terminating in a right-
1
angle / -inch phone plug for use with Shure Headset
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Wireless Microphone Systems, or any unbalanced micro-
phone input.
The WH10TQG is supplied with its cable terminating in a
miniature four-pin female Tini "Q-G" connector for direct
connection to a Shure L11, LX1, EC11, EC1, T1, or similar
Body-Pack Wireless Microphone Transmitters.**
The WH10XLR is supplied with its cable terminating in a
three-pin male XLR connector with a convenient detach-
able belt clip.
**For use with Shure W10BT, L1 or other transmitters, contact the
Shure Wireless Customer Services Department.
A supplied acoustic foam windscreen can be used when
needed to minimize breath sounds and popping, or wind
noise in outdoor applications.
Features
Extra lightweight headband stays secure and unobtrusive
while worn, prevents user fatigue
Response comparable to high-quality conventional hand-
held vocal microphones
Smooth, natural frequency response
Optimum sound pickup in side-of-mouth position mini-
mizes breath and popping noises
Close-talk operation and unidirectional polar pattern iso-
lates talker from ambient sounds, provides effective noise
reduction
High input clipping level eliminates overload distortion
Headband length and flexible gooseneck adjustable for
maximum ease in positioning
Supplied acoustic foam windscreen
Reliable at temperature and humidity extremes
Extra-strong small-diameter attached microphone cable
resists breakage
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic, Close-Talking
Frequency Response (at 8 mm [
50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
+10
0
–10
20 50 100 200
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
*CROAKIES is a trademark of Life Link International Inc.
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/ in.])
16
500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000 20,000
FIGURE 1
Shure patent pending
Printed in U.S.A.