Shure WL50 User Manual page 4

FEATURES
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Extended frequency response with user changeable equalization caps for response shaping (omni only)
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Low visibility with a variety of options for mounting
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WL50—(omnidirectional) offered in black, beige, and white with matching accessories
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WL51—(unidirectional) offered in black and white with matching accessories
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Low handling noise
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Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
WINDSCREENS
Two acoustic foam windscreens are supplied to help reduce undesirable wind noise.
EQUALIZATION CAPS
The WL50 and the MC50 omnidirectional models are each supplied with two types of equalization caps for high frequency
response shaping. The caps effect the response range between 5,000 and 20,000 Hz (see Figure 1 on page 12), and
can be distinguished by the color of their mesh screens. The mild boost equalization cap has a very fine mesh, silver
color screen, and attenuates the natural high frequency peak of the microphone. The high boost equalization cap has
an open mesh gold color screen and does not attenuate the high frequency peak. The WL51 and MC51 unidirectional
models are supplied with the high boost equalization cap only. The WL51 and MC51 models should never be
used with the mild boost equalization cap because the unidirectional pick-up pattern will be severely altered.
This is due to partial blocking of the front opening, and they will not perform correctly.
NOTE: For best sound quality, replace the equalization caps if they become clogged with make-up.
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