Models WL183, WL184 and WL185
GENERAL
microphones for use with a wireless bodypack transmitter. Each micro-
phone has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin con-
nector (TA4F). The furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90° intervals for
placement flexibility.
APPLICATIONS
recording, or remote monitoring applications. Low handling noise. Pickup
angle is 360°.
high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of wind-
screen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 115°.
tions requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly
recommended. Pickup angle is 130°.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the top of the microphone through tie clip loop from below until
2. To install the snap-fit windscreen, press it
3. Attach the microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.)
CHANGING CARTRIDGES
cartridges. To change the cartridge, unscrew it from the microphone base
and replace it with one of the replacement cartridges listed below.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
©
27C2833 (Rev. 4)
2005, Shure Incorporated
Models WL183, WL184 and WL185 are lavalier electret condenser
WL183 (Omnidirectional): General purpose sound reinforcement,
WL184 (Supercardioid): Sound reinforcement applications requiring
WL185 (Cardioid): General purpose sound reinforcement applica-
The WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones use interchangeable
tie clip loop snaps into place over the lower groove on the micro-
phone. Refer to the following illustration.
down on the microphone until it clicks into
place inside the upper groove on the micro-
phone. The snap-fit windscreen provides 30
dB of pop protection.
NOTE:
below the neckline.
NOTE: Do not cover the microphone with your hand or clothing.
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Omnidirectional Cartridge ......................................... R183B
Supercardioid Cartridge ........................................... R184B
Cardioid Cartridge..................................................... R185B
Snap-fit Windscreens (4) .....................................RK183WS
Foam Windscreen (4) ..........................................RK261WS
Tie Clips (2)........................................................... RK183T1
Miniature 4-pin Connector.........................................WA330
The snap-fit windscreen can be removed
by spreading the slot in the plastic snap-
fit ring.
To install the smaller foam windscreen,
slip the windscreen over the top of the mi-
crophone so that it covers the side slots.
The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of pop protection.
TIE CLIP
MICROPHONE
WINDSCREEN
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response: 50 to 17,000 Hz
Polar Patterns (at 1 kHz): (see below)
90°
Output Impedance : 1800
Sensitivity (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): ........... WL183: -40.0 dBV/Pa
Maximum Sound Pressure Level:...... WL183: 125.0 dB SPL
Output Noise (A-weighted): ................. WL183: 22.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range: 102.5 dB
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage
on pins 3 and 4 relative to pin 1.
Power Requirements: Regulated nominal +5 Vdc (1.5 Vdc to 10
Vdc) provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1 of a
Shure wireless microphone transmitter.
120°
............................................................... WL184: -44.5 dBV/Pa
............................................................... WL185: -45.5 dBV/Pa
.............................................................. WL184: 129.5 dB SPL
.............................................................. WL185: 130.5 dB SPL
................................................................ WL184: 27.0 dB SPL
................................................................ WL185: 28.0 dB SPL
60°
OMNIDIRECTIONAL
+10
+10
+10
–10
–10
–10
CONDENSER
CARTRIDGE
150°
30°
0
0
0
20
20
20
WL183 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
WL184 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
WL185 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
(WL183)
–20 dB
–15 dB
–10 dB
–5 dB
180°
0°
Wireless Lavalier Microphones
MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM
IMPEDANCE CONVERTER
50
50
50
150°
30°
100
100
120°
60°
100
90°
G
90°
120°
60°
200
200
200
Ω
150°
30°
SUPERCARDIOID
D+
S
–20 dB
–15 dB
–10 dB
500
500
–5 dB
180°
(WL184)
500
0°
Hz
Hz
Hz
SHIELD
RED
BLK
1,000
1,000
1,000
150°
30°
120°
60°
90°
2,000
2,000
2,000
User Guide
90°
120°
Printed in U.S.A.
60°
1
4
150°
2
5,000 10,000 20,000
5,000 10,000
30°
5,000 10,000
3
CARDIOID
(WL185)
–20 dB
–15 dB
–10 dB
–5 dB
180°
1 GROUND
2 BIAS
3,4 AUDIO
0°
150°
30°
20,000
20,00
120°
60°
90°