Models BETA 53™, BETA 54™ User Guide Subminiature Condenser Headworn Microphones BETA 53 BETA 54
English: page 1 Français: page 11 Deutsch: Seite 21 Español: Página 31 Italiano: Pagina 41
Introduc tion BETA 53 Features • Omnidirectional polar pattern for minimal handling noise and flexible microphone placement • Extended, flat frequency response provides accurate speech and vocal reproduction • Two interchangeable protective caps for response shaping • Foam windscreens minimize breath noise and “popping” • Available with an in-line preamp or with a TA4F connector for wireless applications • Choice of black or tan finish to suit your performance environment BETA 54 Features • Super
2 English Available Models BETA 54 MODELS • Supercardioid • For stage and vocal performance BETA 53 MODELS • Omnidirectional • For broadcast and stage WBH53B WBH53T WBH54B WBH54T BETA 53 BETA 54 BETA 53 • Black finish • Detachable in-line preamp for wired applications • Requires phantom power BETA 54 • Black finish • Detachable in-line preamp for wired applications • Requires phantom power WBH53B • Black finish • TA4F connector for wireless applications WBH54B • Black finish • TA4F connector for
Adjusting the Headband and M icrophone 3 English 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 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
4 English Using the Windscreens and Protec tive Caps BETA 54 • Foam windscreens may be cleaned with soap and water. • For the best sound quality, replace damaged or clogged protective caps and windscreens. Grip the internal frame of the windscreen firmly when connecting or removing. Do not pull on the foam itself. • To connect, push the windscreen until it snaps into place over the cartridge. • To remove, pull the windscreen directly off of the cartridge.
Wearing the BE TA 53 and BE TA 54 5 English
English 6 Positioning the M icrophone BETA 53 BETA 54 • Position the omnidirectional BETA 53 microphone near the corner of the mouth • Point the unidirectional BETA 54 microphone at the corner of the mouth • If necessary, roll the boom to avoid contact with skin and facial hair 13 mm (.5 in.) 13 mm (.5 in.
7 Wearing the M icrophone on Either Side English All models may be worn with the microphone on the left or the right. • Carefully detach the boom holder (1), logo pad (2), and microphone cable (3) from the headband. • Reattach the boom holder to the opposite side of the wire frame (4). • Reattach the logo pad (5) and microphone cable (6).
8 English BE TA 53 Replacement Par ts and Accessories Black Tan Foam Windscreen (5 pieces) Component RPM304 RPM306 Standard Protective Cap (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212 Filtered Protective Cap* (silver mesh) (5 pieces) RPM220 RPM214 3 Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Connector (1 piece) RPM132 RPM134 4 Swiveling Lapel Clip (5 pieces) RPM510 RPM512 5 Boom Holder and Logo Pad (2 each) RPM570 RPM580 6 Headband (1 piece, with boom holder and logo pad) RPM550 RPM560 7 4-P
9 BE TA 54 Replacement Par ts and Accessories English Black Tan 1 Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Connector (1 piece) Component RPM646 RPM648 2 Standard Protective Cap (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212 3 Snap-fit Foam Windscreen (4 pieces) RPM316 RPM318 4 Swiveling Lapel Clip (5 pieces) RPM510 RPM512 5 Boom Holder and Logo Pad (2 each) RPM570 RPM580 6 Headband (1 piece, with boom holder and logo pad) RPM550 RPM560 7 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) (1 piece) WA331* 8 In-Lin
10 English Specifications BETA 53 Specification Type Wired BETA 54 Wireless Condenser (electret bias) Wired Wireless 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 dBSPL, A-weighted) 39.0 dB typical; 42.0 dB maximum 39.0 dB typical; 42.0 dB maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio 55 dB at 94 dB SPL Recommended Minimum Input Impedance >1 kΩ 55.
51 Polar Patterns and Frequenc y Response BETA 53 BETA 54 –20 dB –20 dB –20 dB –20 dB –15 dB –15 dB –15 dB –15 dB –10 dB –10 dB –10 dB –10 dB –5 dB –5 dB –5 dB –5 dB 250 Hz 2.5 kHz 250 Hz 2.5 kHz 500 Hz 6.3 kHz 10 kHz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 6.
52 Wiring and Cer tification 1.0 uf 1 3 Red1 (+5Vdc) Black (audio out)2 4 2 1 3 Shield (ground)3 2SK1109 4 2 + +5Vdc 20k 100k – Case (ground)4 Wireless Test Circuit6 Microphone Cartridge5 1. Rouge 2. Noir (sortie audio) 3. Blindage (masse) 4. Corps (masse) 5. Capsule de microphone 6. Circuit d’essai sans fil Eligible to bear CE marking. Conforms to European EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
Patent Notice: Patent Des. 451,902 ©2005 Shure Incorporated 27F3115 (Rev. 6) SHURE Incorporated http://www.shure.com United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean: 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A. Phone: 847-600-2000 U.S.
