
MX183, MX184, MX185 Lavalier Microphones
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Available Models
MX183 Omnidirectional,IncludesBelt-ClipPreamp,RotatableTieClip,DualTieClip,Snap-FitWindscreen
MX184 Supercardioid,IncludesBelt-ClipPreamp,RotatableTieClip,DualTieClip,Snap-FitWindscreen
MX185 Cardioid,IncludesBelt-ClipPreamp,RotatableTieClip,DualTieClip,Snap-FitWindscreen
Overview
Attachedtoatieorlapel,MicroexLavaliermicrophonesofferfreedomofmovementtoanysituationinvolvingvoicereproduction.Asstylishastheyare
convenient, Lavaliers are available in different directional patterns, come with multiple clip options, and are compatible with all Shure wireless platforms.
Specifications
Type Condenser(electretbias)
Frequency Response 50–17000Hz
Polar Pattern (at 1 kHz) MX183:Omnidirectional
MX184:Supercardioid
MX185:Cardioid
Output Impedance EIARatedat150Ω(170Ωactual)
Sensitivity
(at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage)
MX183:-27.5dB(42.2mV)
MX184:-33.5dB(21.1mV)
MX185:-35.0dB(17.0mV)
Allsettings-12dBat0gain
*1Pascal=94dBSPL
Maximum SPL
(1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load)
MX183:116.7dB
MX184:122.7dB
MX185:124.2dB
Allsettings+6dBat0gain
Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted) MX183:20.5dB
MX184:26.5dB
MX185:28.0dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz)
MX183:73.5dB
MX184:67.5dB
MX185:66.0dB
Dynamic Range
(1 kΩ load at 1 kHz)
96.2dB
100dBat0gain
Common Mode Rejection
(10 Hz to 100 kHz)
45dBminimum
Polarity Positivesoundpressureondiaphragmproducespositivevoltageonpin2relativetopin3
ofoutputXLRconnector.
Environmental Conditions OperatingTemperatureRange:-18°to57°C(0°to135°F)
StorageTemperatureRange:-29°to74°C(-20°to165°F)
Power Requirements 11–52Vdcphantom,2.0mA
Cable Shielded1.2meter(4ft.)cableterminatedwitha4-PinFemale
MiniConnector(TA4F)
(subjecttochange)
MX183/184/185
Lavalier mic
HxDiam.:.85”x.46”
(22mmx12mm)