Shure Microphone WL50 User Manual

WA350 Carrying Case (WL51 only)  
DUAL TIE CLIP  
Models WL50/WL51 and  
MC50/MC51 User Guide  
MAGNET MOUNT  
SWIVELING LAPEL  
CLIP  
WARNING:  
PIN MOUNT  
THE MAGNET MOUNT SHOULD NOT  
BE USED BY PERSONS FITTED  
WITH AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL  
DEVICE, SUCH AS A PACEMAKER  
OR DEFIBRILLATOR.  
SUPPLIED MOUNTING ACCESSORIES  
2005, Shure Incorporated  
Printed in U.S.A.  
27F3114 (Rev. 5)  
GENERAL  
MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE  
Shure models WL50/MC50 (omni) and WL51/MC51 (unidirectional) are subminiature, elec-  
tret condenser lavalier microphones. They provide uncompromised sound quality and high  
reliability with minimal visibility in sound reinforcement applications such as television broad-  
casting and stage performances. Despite its small size, the microphone’s condenser ele-  
ment provides full, clear and natural reproduction of speech. Each microphone is supplied  
with two foam windscreens to minimize wind noise. The supplied mounting accessories con-  
sist of a lapel clip, a tie clip, a pin mount, and a magnet mount, giving the user a wide variety  
of options for placement.  
The WL50/WL51 and MC50/MC51 microphones come with the following  
mounting accessories:  
Swiveling Lapel Clip. Features a spring-loaded clasp that attaches easily to a necktie, lapel,  
blouse or shirt, connected to a rotatable mounting clip. To mount, snap the microphone cable  
into the clip near the neck of the microphone, then attach the clasp to an article of clothing.  
Rotate the mounting clip to place the microphone at desired angle.  
Dual Tie Clip. Features a spring-loaded clasp that attaches easily to a necktie or suit coat  
lapel, and a clip that holds one or two microphones. To mount, snap the microphone cable(s)  
into the clip near the neck of the microphone, then attach the clasp to an article of clothing.  
MODEL VARIATIONS  
WL50 (omni)/WL51 (uni): Intended for wireless use. Connects to Shure wireless  
bodypack transmitters via a TA4F connector.  
Pin Mount. Features a translucent mounting clip with two straight pins that easily secure to  
an article of clothing. To mount, slide the straight pins into clothing, then snap the microphone  
cable into the mounting clip near the neck of the microphone.  
WL50X (omni)/WL51X (uni): Supplied with a 3 m (10 ft.) stripped and tinned cable for  
wiring to an alternate connector.  
WL50–LO: A lower sensitivity variation of the WL50, supplied with a TA4F connector.  
(omnidirectional)  
Magnet Mount. Features a backplate that is worn under clothing and attaches to a magnetic  
mount capable of holding one or two microphones. To mount, place the magnetic backplate  
“necklace” around neck and under clothing, then align the magnet mount to the backplate and  
secure it to clothing. Snap microphone cable(s) into the clip near the neck of the microphone,  
and adjust the magnet mount to hold microphone at the desired angle.  
WL50X–LO: A lower sensitivity version of the WL50, supplied with stripped and tinned  
leads. (omnidirectional)  
MC50 (omni)/MC51 (uni): Intended for hardwired applications. WL50 or WL51  
microphone supplied with an in-line preamplifier with a three-pin male XLR audio  
connector.  
WARNING: The magnet mount should not be used by persons  
fitted with an implanted medical device, such as a pacemaker or  
defibrillator.  
FEATURES  
S Extended frequency response with user changeable equalization caps for response  
shaping (omni only)  
S Low visibility with a variety of options for mounting  
S WL50—(omnidirectional)offered in black, beige, and white with matching accessories  
S WL51—(unidirectional)offered in black and white with matching accessories  
S Low handling noise  
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES  
Foam Windscreen (2 pcs.): Black, beige or white  
* Mild Boost Equalization Cap (2 pcs.): Black, beige or white  
High Boost Equalization Cap (2 pcs.): Black, beige or white  
Swiveling Lapel Clip: Black, beige or white  
S Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability  
WINDSCREENS  
Dual Tie Clip: Black, beige or white  
Two acoustic foam windscreens are supplied to help reduce undesirable wind noise.  
Preamplifier with hardware (MC50/MC51 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM626  
EQUALIZATION CAPS  
The WL50 and the MC50 omnidirectional models are each supplied with two types of equal-  
ization caps for high frequency response shaping. The caps effect the response range be-  
tween 5,000 and 20,000 Hz (see Figure 4), 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 equaliza-  
tion 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 equaliza-  
tion 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.  
Magnet Mount  
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90A4694  
Beige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90B4694  
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90C4694  
Pin Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95A2162  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
Phantom Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS1A  
Battery-Operated Preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MX1BP  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
High Boost Equalization Caps  
Black (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM208  
Beige (5 pcs.) (omni only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM212  
White (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM216  
NOTE: For best sound quality, replace the equalization caps if they become  
clogged with make-up.  
USING THE MC50/MC51 WITH A MIXER  
Mild Boost Equalization Caps (omni only)  
* Black (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM220  
Beige (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM214  
* White (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM218  
The preamplifier supplied with both the MC50 and MC51 requires phantom power ranging  
from 11 to 52 Vdc. Connect the preamplifier to a mixer input with a minimum load impedance  
of 800 to maximize operating headroom.  
Foam Windscreen  
Black (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM304  
Beige (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM306  
White (5 pcs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM308  
USING THE WL50/WL51 WITH OTHER BODYPACK TRANSMITTERS  
If connecting the WL50/WL51 to anything OTHER than a Shure wireless bodypack, make  
sure the device provides a regulated +5 Vdc (130 m A minimum) to the red conductor. Refer  
to the wiring diagrams in Figures 6 and 7.  
2 Swivel Lapel Clips and 2 Dual Tie Clips  
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM500  
Beige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM502  
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM504  
WIRING THE WL50X/WL51X TO AN ALTERNATE CONNECTOR  
Model WL50X/WL51X is supplied with a stripped and tinned cable for wiring to a variety of  
connectors. Refer to the WL50X/WL51X wiring diagram in Figure 6. For additional informa-  
tion on wiring the WL50X/WL51X to an alternate connector, contact Shure’s Applications De-  
partment at (847) 600–8440 or 1–800–516–2525.  
Mini 4–pin (TA4F type) Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WA331  
Carry Case (WL51 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WA350  
* Not used with WL51, MC51 models  
 

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