70-Volt Applications Important Safety Instructions Choose an Amplifier for 70V Loudspeakers MXP-5 Parts Select Tap Settings What's in the Box Troubleshoot Shure MXP Loudspeakers Optional Accessories Additional Resources Specifications Important Product Regulatory Information Install the Ceiling Loudspeaker Environmental Regulatory Information...
MXP loudspeaker models as well as user-configurable EQ for each speaker output. A convenient switch on the MXP-5 front faceplate allows for quick adjustment between 70/100V or 4-ohm operation. A cable pass-through allows for easy installation. Shure audio encryption keeps audio content protected between the MXN-AMP and other Shure Microflex Ecosystem devices in the room.
Routing hole for loudspeaker cable Grille Grille safety restraint Block connector Screws for mounting arms Tap settings Post for grille safety restraint What's in the Box • Loudspeaker with Shure logo pin • Loudspeaker grille • 1 4-pin block connector 4/15...
Shure Incorporated Optional Accessories Item Part Number Tile bridge A-MXP5-TB Construction bracket and anchor point A-MXP5-NCB Specifications Suitable for use in air plenums per NEC section 300.22(c) and/or IMC section 602. Weight 7.23 lbs (3.28 kg) Dimensions 13.39 x 13.39 x 4.41 in. (340 x 340 x 111.9 mm) Connector Type 4-pin connector, 0.2 in.
Shure Incorporated Transformer Taps 4Ω, 1.875 W, 3.75 W, 7.5 W, 15 W 100V 4Ω, 3.75 W, 7.5 W, 15 W Install the Ceiling Loudspeaker Before installing, confirm that the ceiling safely supports the weight of the loudspeaker. Refer to local regulations for any plenum or seismic tie-off requirements. • Ceiling tile installations: Use A-MXP5-TB (See below...
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Shure Incorporated Important: Set the tap selector to the proper setting before connecting to an amplifier. Attach suspension cable (not included) to a solid structural hanging point in the ceiling using appropriate hardware. Route loudspeaker wire next to the suspension cable. Pull the loudspeaker wire through the routing hole on the loud- speaker. Attach suspension cable to 1 of the loudspeaker's secondary attachment points. This provides additional mounting se- curity. Follow any local regulations.
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Shure Incorporated 4. Connect the loudspeaker wire to the bottom of the loudspeaker using the block connector. 8/15...
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Shure Incorporated Place the loudspeaker in the mounting hole and hold it in place. Tighten the 4 screws on each side of the loudspeaker until each mounting arm fully extends to the secure the loudspeaker. Do not over-tighten the screws (not to exceed torque of 10 lb/in).
Shure Incorporated Assemble the A-MXP5-TB Tile Bridge What's in the Box Loudspeaker frame Double-slotted rails Single-slotted rails with tabs 1. Assemble the Loudspeaker Frame Insert the tabs on each half circle through the cutouts on each side. 2. Assemble Tile Bridge Rails Insert each single-slotted rail with tabs into a double-slotted rail.
Clip the 2 rails into the sides of the loudspeaker frame. Connect the Loudspeaker to an Amplifier To power loudspeakers, connect them to an amplifier. If you are connecting loudspeakers to the Shure MXN-AMP, choose the corresponding loudspeaker preset in the control software.
Shure Incorporated Low Impedance Loudspeakers To connect low impedance loudspeakers, use the LoZ outputs. You can add up to 4 loudspeakers, 1 for each output. Wire posi- tive to positive and negative to negative. 70-Volt Loudspeakers To connect 70V loudspeakers, use the 70V output. Adjust the tap settings on your loudspeakers. (See more on choosing tap settings.) Wire the amplifier to the first loudspeaker, positive to positive and negative to negative.
• 1 loudspeaker tapped at 50W • Up to 50 loudspeakers tapped at 1W Important: Make sure the power required by your loudspeakers doesn’t exceed the amount your amplifier can supply. Troubleshoot Shure MXP Loudspeakers Troubleshooting Problem Solution Check cables and connections. Make sure your loudspeaker is connected to your amp and that your amp is plugged in, No sound powered on, and routed correctly.
• MXN-AMP PoE-Powered Amplifier User Guide • MXN-AMP Command Strings • Shure Enterprise Networking Troubleshooting Checklist • Training from the Shure Audio Institute • Shure Systems YouTube channel Important Product Regulatory Information CE Notice Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that this product with CE Marking has been determined to be in compliance with Euro- pean Union requirements. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following site: https://www.shure.com/en-EU/support/declara-...
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals) is the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) chemical substances regulatory framework. Information on substances of very high concern contained in Shure products in a concentration above 0.1% weight over weight (w/w) is available upon request.
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