TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48 TwinPlex™ Lavalier Microphones Shure TwinPlex Lavalier online user guide for TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48. Includes how to attach windscreen, clip options, wiring diagrams, and specifications. Version: 11.
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Accessories TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48 TwinPlex™ Lavalier Micro phones General Description 8 Replacement Parts 9 Furnished Accessories 9 3 3 Features 3 Model Variations 4 Optional Accessories 10 Wiring and Termination 10 Typical Wiring Table 10 11 The Shure TwinPlex Cartridge 5 Converting LEMO to TA4F Care and Maintenance 5 TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased Wiring) 12 TwinPlex Accessories Quick Start 5 Frequency Caps 6 Attachin
Shure Incorporated TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48 TwinPlex™ Lavalier Microphones General Description The Shure TwinPlex subminiature omnidirectional lavaliers are designed to perform better than other 5 mm lavalier micro phones for professional theater, film, tv, and corporate events. The TwinPlex dual-diaphragm technology yields extraordinary gainbeforefeedback, offaxis response, and low selfnoise while delivering lifelike, exceptional clarity free of digital interfer ence.
Shure Incorporated • Durability beyond the competition ◦ Exclusive, double helix cable technology with redundant grounding ◦ Nanocoated frequency caps for reduced sweat out • Comprehensive accessories and microphone offerings ◦ Over 60 color, sensitivity, frequency response, and connector options available ◦ All new clips, mounts, and accessories designed on extended research and field testing • High RF immunity for use with today's digital wireless systems.
Shure Incorporated Note: Not all model variations are available. Refer to www.shure.com/twinplex for the most up to date offerings. The Shure TwinPlex Cartridge Over 6 years in development, the patent pending, TwinPlex Omnidirectional element was designed to offer best in class sound quality and specifications of any lavalier to date. It utilizes a dual-diaphragm design with two side firing elements as opposed to a single, end fired design.
Shure Incorporated TwinPlex Accessories Quick Start Frequency Caps TL45 / TL46 / TL47 TL48 Attaching the Windscreen 6/22
Shure Incorporated Lavalier Standoff Tie Clip Dual Tie Clip Vampire Clip 7/22
Shure Incorporated Sticky Mount Sticky Vampire Clip Lavalier Distance Threaded Mount Instructions 8/22
Shure Incorporated Accessories Replacement Parts MTQG/TA4F 4-pin Connector (Shure® Bodypacks) WA430 Neutrik MTQG 5-pin Connector Kit (Lectrosonics® Bodypacks) WA435 TL45 Lemo Connector for 1.1mm cables WA411 TL46/47/48/TH53 Lemo Connector for 1.
Shure Incorporated -XLR Series TA4F/TQG XLR Preamplifier RPM400TQG Lemo XLR Preamplifier RPM400LEMO Belt Clip for XLR Preamplifier RPM40PRECLIP Mounting Kit for XLR Preamplifier RPM40PREMNT Optional Accessories Magnet Mount RPM40MM Rycote® Mini-WindJammer (Gray) RPM40MWJ Accessory Kit for TL Microphones RPM40KIT Magnet Mount is available in Black (/B) and White (/W) options. Note: Optional accessories are not furnished with -A models.
Shure Incorporated Series Cable Con struc tion Electri cal De sign shield wires and shield TL46LEMO, TL47LEMO, TL48LEMO 1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield TL47NC, TL48NC 1.
Shure Incorporated Series Cable Con struc tion Electri cal De sign Polari ty Re place ment Con nector For Use With Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side) Shield: Ground(Shell) TL46LEMO, TL47LEMO, TL48LEMO 1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield Shield wire: Ground(1) 2-Wire (Com mon Source) Nega tive with re spect to ground Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3) Shure TQG/ TA4F: WA430 Termination Dependent Blue wire: Not con nected 8.
Shure Incorporated Series Cable Con struc tion Electri cal De sign Polari ty Re place ment Con nector For Use With Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side) Jumper between 2 and 4 Hirose Wiring for Sony Bodypacks Notes: • When using TwinPlex mics with Sony Hirose 4pin bodypacks, Shure recommends purchasing Shure –MTQG versions and not –NC versions. This facilitates an easier termination due to the lack of circuitry required in Shure 3wire/MTQG TA4F products.
Shure Incorporated Series Cable Con struc tion Electri cal De sign Polari ty Replacement Connector For Use With Line Art (From Solder Side) Wiring 4: Ground/shieldjumper to 2 Split Shield to shell Blue wire: not used TL46MTQG, TL47MTQG, TL48MTQG 1.
Shure Incorporated MTQG Connector Assembly Exploded View Note: Make sure to solder the shield to ground collar. Assembled View RPM400 Preamplifiers The RPM400 preamplifiers offer exceptional dynamic range utilizing an active gain circuit in a concise and small package. They are offered in two connector versions: TA4F and LEMO, which allows you to quickly take a wireless TL microphone and make it a wired solution.
Shure Incorporated Specifications TwinPlex Microphone Microphone Capsule Dual-Diaphragm, Prepolarized Condenser Polar Pattern Omnidirectional Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity TL46 37.0 dBV (14.1 mV) at 1 kHz[2] TL45, TL47, TL48 45.0 dBV (5.62 mV) at 1 kHz[2] Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical TL46 24.0 dB SPLA TL45, TL47, TL48 24.5 dB SPLA Signal-To-Noise Ratio[3] TL46 70.0 dB TL45, TL47, TL48 69.5 dB Output Clipping Level 3.
Shure Incorporated TL45, TL47, TL48 142.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical Dynamic Range TL46 110.0 dB typical TL45,TL47, TL48 117.5 dB typical Microphone Current Draw 120 to 240 µA, typical Bias Voltage Recommended Operating Voltage 5 V DC Housing Molded ABS Polarity MTQG, XLR connector Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1 LEMO, NC, MDOT Positive pressure on diaphragm produces negative voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1.
Shure Incorporated RPM400 Preamplifier Output Impedance 100 Ω Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced Output Clipping Level 3.0 dBV,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical Microphone Bias 5 V DC Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 Sensitivity TL46 into RPM400LEMO 31.0 dBV (28.2 mV) at 1 kHz[2] TL45, TL47, TL48 into RPM400LEMO 39.0 dBV (11.2 mV) at 1 kHz[2] TL46 into RPM400MTQG 37.0 dBV (14.
Shure Incorporated [3]S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted [4]THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at speci fied SPL Dimensions A B C D Cable Length Cable Diameter Microphone Length Microphone Diameter TL45 66 in. (1.67M) 1.1MM 13.5MM 5.6MM TL46 66 in. (1.67M) 1.6MM 13.5MM 5.6MM TL47-MTQG, TL47-MDOT, TL47LEMO 66 in. (1.67M) 1.6MM 13.5MM 5.6MM TL47-XLR, TL47-NC 96 in.
Shure Incorporated Dimensions A B C D Series Cable Length Cable Diameter Microphone Length Microphone Diameter TL46-LEMO1, TL46-LEMO6 70 in. (1.78m) 1.6 mm 13.5 mm 5.6 mm TL47-LEMO1, TL47-LEMO6 70 in. (1.78m) 1.6 mm 13.5 mm 5.6 mm TL48-LEMO1, TL48-LEMO6 70 in. (1.78m) 1.6 mm 19 mm 5.
Shure Incorporated Dimensions Certifications Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC per formance. 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.
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