Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Protective Caps BETA53 BETA54Headworn Vocal Microphones Positioning the Microphone Reversing the Boom General Description BETA53 Features Specifications BETA54 Features Accessories Available Models Replacement Parts Adjusting the Headband and Microphone Certifications Windscreens 2/17...
Headworn Vocal Microphones General Description Shure models BETA53 and BETA54 are subminiature, electret condenser headworn microphones. They provide uncompro mised 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. The mi...
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Shure Incorporated Wireless Models These models are for use with Shure wireless microphone systems. TA4F connector attaches to wireless bodypacks (in-line preamp not included). • WBH53B (black) • WBH53T (tan) Accessories All models include: Microphone and headband 1 each Foam windscreens...
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Shure Incorporated Wireless Models These models are for use with Shure wireless microphone systems. TA4F connector attaches to wireless bodypacks (in-line preamp not included). • WBH54B (black) • WBH54T (tan) Accessories All models include: Microphone and headband 1 each Snap-fit foam windscreens...
Shure Incorporated Adjusting the Headband and Microphone ➀ Adjust headband width ➁ Adjust boom height ➂ Adjust boom length ➃ Do not attempt to bend the microphone boom! ➄ "Roll" the boom for subtle adjustments of microphone position Windscreens Care and Maintenance •...
Shure Incorporated Protective Caps Standard protective cap: • Gold mesh • No attenuation Filtered protective cap: • Silver mesh • Attenuates high frequencies Always use the BETA54 with the standard protective cap only. Using the microphone with no cap, or with the filtered cap, will degrade sound quality and alter the microphone's polar pattern.
Shure Incorporated Positioning the Microphone BETA53/54 • Position the omnidirectional BETA53 or directional BETA54 microphone near the corner of the mouth • If necessary, roll the boom to avoid contact with skin and facial hair 8/17...
Shure Incorporated Reversing the Boom The microphone boom may be reinstalled to position it on the left or right side of the head. Carefully detach the boom holder ①, logo pad ②, and microphone cable ③ from the headband. •...
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Shure Incorporated Dynamic Range at 1kHz BETA 53 96.9 dB WBH53 108 dB Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical 42.5 dB Power Requirements BETA 53 11–52 V DC phantom power , 2 mA WBH53 +5 V DC Polarity BETA 53...
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Shure Incorporated WBH54 -56.0 dBV/Pa(1.58 mV) Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD BETA 54 141.4 dB WBH54 152.5 dB Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55.0 dB Dynamic Range at 1kHz BETA 54 98.3 dB WBH54 109.4 dB Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical 43.1 dB...
RPM627 Certifications This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative: Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str.
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