Manufacturers description
WBH53 Headworn Vocal Microphone, Omnidirectional Condenser
The WBH53 (wireless version of the Beta 53) is a fully adjustable omnidirectional condenser microphone, designed for applications where unconspicuous appearance and incredible sound quality are required. It's lightweight, adjustable, modular headband, flexible wireframe and soft earpieces provide a comfortable fit while still allowing the Beta 53 to be positioned as close to the left or right corner of the mouth as possible, assuring maximum voice pickup.
- WBH53B - Black, 5-foot (1.5 m) attached cable with 4-pin mini connector (TA4F), foam windscreen, clothing clip, carrying case
- WBH53T - Tan, 5-foot (1.5 m) attached cable with 4-pin mini connector (TA4F), foam windscreen, clothing clip, carrying case
Features
The Beta 53 microphone itself features an extended frequency response and high SPL handling ability. The Beta 53 is uniquely designed to provide the sound quality and performance consistency required for environments such as professional theater, event production, trade shows or seminars - the best sound with minimal visibility.
- Comfortable, latex-free Dynaflex® earforms that hide behind the ears
- Thin, non-reflective wireframe that is easily hidden underneath hair
- Ultra-thin detachable microphone boom mount for right or left positioning
- Interchangeable frequency response caps (mild or high, two pieces each)
- Two foam windscreens included
- Clothing clip for securing cable
- Corrosion resistant
- Easy to clean
- Durable carrying case for protective storage
- Available with either TA4F connectors or tinned leads (no connector) for full wireless system compatibility
Specifications
| Specification |
| Type |
Condenser (electret bias) |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20KHz |
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| Polar Pattern |
Omnidirectional |
Output Noise (equivalent
dBSPL, A-weighted) |
39.0 dB typical; 42.0 dB maximum |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
55 dB at 94 dB SPL |
Recommended Minimum Input
Impedance |
20 kilohms |
Output Level, open circuit, ref.
1v/Pa at 1 kHz |
-54.0 +/- 3.0dB
2.0mV |
| Maximum Sound Pressure Level |
142 dBSPL at 1% THD/20 kilohm load |
| Dynamic Range |
103 dB (max. SPL with 20k load,
minus typical A-wt. noise) |
| Current Drain |
60-130 microA (microphone only) |
Output Polarity
Positive pressure on the
diaphragm produces a positive
voltage at: |
Pin 3 (black lead) relative to pin 1
(shield lead) at the output connector
of the microphone |
| Power Requirements |
+5 Vdc on pin 2, return on pin 1 (ground) |
| Net Weight |
35.35 g (1.25 oz.)
microphone only |
| Cable |
1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with mini 4-pin connector (TA4F) |
Description
SHURE MICROPHONES - Headset and Lavalier
The Shure headset and lavalier microphones offer a range from 'entry level to premium microphones for speech and vocal applications'.