Shure PSM 900 and PSM 1000 series are similar, both offering the facilities required in professional applications but with the PSM 1000 series offering an increased number of compatible frequencies, diversity reception and software control over a network.
All PSM 900 and PSM 1000 components are audio and frequency-sync compatible among each other (depending on tuning bandwidth). The transmitters are also compatible with the UHF-R series of radiomic receivers, so can be used for point-to point links. The two receivers use AA cells or optional SB900-B battery pack, and may be charged in the SBC200 or SBC800 charger, without removing the battery from the receiver.
Using the 'Scan and Sync' facility, a user can use a receiver to scan the RF environment and assign an identified group and channel to a system over a wireless IR link. This single receiver can be used to transfer the settings to multiple transmitters, one by one. A single receiver in 'CueMode' can be used to monitor up to twenty different mixes at the touch of a button, so an operator can hear what the performers hear. 'MixMode' offers the user the facility to adjust his own mix using controls on the belt pack.
RF mute switches on the transmitters enable or disable RF transmission, allowing setup operation without disrupting the RF environment - useful for festivals and multi-venue events.
RF filtering 'significantly reduces RF interference for a cleaner, stronger RF signal, fewer dropouts, and less audible artifacts'. The linearity of the transmitters 'vastly reduce frequency intermodulation', allowing up to 20 compatible channels for the P9T and 40 compatible channels for the P10T to operate simultaneously in one frequency band. Active RF gain control avoids RF signal overload which can cause dropouts if the receiver comes too close to the transmitting antenna.
Major differences between the two systems are outlined in the following table:
PSM 900 Wireless Personal Monitoring System
This package contains 1x P9T transmitter, 1x P9RA Receiver, and accessories. For suitable earphones see Shure In Ear Monitors - Earphones.
P9T Transmitter - PSM 900 Series
This has a half rack-width enclosure. The interactive menu system allows the setting of RF group, channel, frequency, RF power, stereo/mono/point-to-point (to a UHF-R receiver, which requires pilot tone) transmission, +4dBu/-10dBV input level. Utility settings include: Name of transmission (uploaded to body pack with Sync), display format and contrast, four control locking options. Sent to body pack with Sync: Body pack lock, volume limiter, stereo/mono, mixed mode/stereo mode, high frequency boost.
Front panel: Input level control; up/down buttons, LED bargraphs, clip LED. Status display and menu operation; LCD display, enter and exit buttons, menu wheel. Synchronisation; IR sensor window and sync switch. Headphone monitoring; 3.5mm stereo jack socket, rotary volume control. RF switch. Power button.
Rear panel: Coaxial power inlet for DC. Two balanced audio input connectors, combination XLR and 6.35mm jack. Two balanced loop out connectors, 6.35mm jack. Antenna connector, BNC.
Inputs: +4dBu or -10dBV, 70k ohms, nominal; +29dBu or +12 dBu maximum. Audio outputs: connected directly to inputs. Power source: 15V DC, 415mA, typical, RF on, 100 mW power mode, no audio. Dimensions: 197 x 166 x 42 mm. Weight: 850g.
Included accessories: Antenna. Rack-mounting kit for one or two similar units. This is punched at each side for the included antenna extension lead to front mount the antenna. Hole plugs are included. Power supply.
P9RA Receiver - PSM900 Series
This is a body-pack or belt-pack receiver, with an external whip antenna and a belt clip. The interactive menu system allows the setting of RF group, channel, and frequency. Stereo/Mixmode audio, HF audio boost, level limit value. Utility settings include: CueMode on off, display format and contrast, panel lock. CueMode mixes can be replaced or deleted.
The upper panel houses a power switch/volume rotary control, 3.5mm stereo jack earphone socket, blue RF received and tri-coloured battery indicators and antenna with SMA connector.
The front panel has an LCD display to show status and menu operation, as well as up/down navigation buttons.
Inside the battery compartment there are enter and exit buttons, sync IR window, scan button and space for 2x AA batteries or battery pack.
A belt clip is positioned on the rear of the receiver.
Audio output: 100mW per output, 32 ohms, 1kHz, less than 1% distortion. Minimum load: 9.5 ohms. High boost: +2dB, +4dB, 10kHz. RF sensitivity: 2.2 uV, 20 dB SINAD. Adjacent channel rejection: Greater than 70dB. Power source: 2x AA batteries, alkaline, NiMH or Li-Ion; SB900-B battery pack. Dimensions: 83 x 65 x 22mm. Weight: 200g, with batteries. Battery life: 4-6 hrs, alkaline; 6-8 hours, Li-ion
Included accessories: 2x AA batteries, whip antenna.
This package contains 1x P10T dual transmitter, 2x P10R receivers, and accessories. For suitable earphones see Shure In Ear Monitors - Earphones.
P10T Transmitter - PSM 1000 Series
Containing two transmitters, the P10T takes up the full width of a 19 inch rack, and is supplied ready for rack mounting. The rack ears are punched to take extension cables when front mounting the antenna. The interactive menu system allows the setting of RF group, channel, frequency, RF power, stereo/mono/point-to-point (with a UHF-R receiver, which requires pilot tone) transmission, +4dBu/-10dBV input level. Utility settings include: Name of transmission (uploaded to body pack with Sync), display format, brightness and contrast, control locking options, network set up. Sent to body pack with Sync: Body pack lock, volume limiter, stereo/mono, mixed mode/stereo mode, high frequency boost.
An Ethernet connection may be used to connect the P10T transmitter to a standard Ethernet network using switches and either DHCP or fixed manual IP addresses; the second Ethernet connection is effectively the second output of an Ethernet hub, so may be used to loop out to the Ethernet connection of the next P10T. The Wireless Workbench software-based tool for advanced set-up, control, and monitoring may be downloaded freely from www.shure.com. The transmitter may be controlled by an AMX or Crestron system over Ethernet.
The front panel has two sets of: Input level control; up/down buttons, LED bargraphs, clip LED. Status display and menu operation; LCD display with navigation buttons. RF switch. RF LED. In addition there are shared enter and exit buttons and menu wheel. Synchronisation; an IR sensor window. Headphone monitoring; 3.5mm stereo jack socket, rotary volume control with push function to switch between transmitters. Power button.
Rear panel: Powering; AC primary power switch, IEC inlet, IEC loop-out outlet. For each of the two transmitters: Two balanced audio input connectors, combination XLR and 6.35mm jack; two balanced loop out connectors, 6.35mm jack; 1x antenna connector, BNC. In addition there are two RJ45 Ethernet network connectors.
Inputs: +4dBu or -10dBV, 70k ohms, nominal; +29dBu or +12 dBu maximum. Audio outputs: connected directly to inputs. Power source: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A maximum. Loop out: 5A maximum, un-switched. Dimensions: 483 x 343 x 44 mm, 1U rack mounting. Weight: 4.7kg.
Included accessories: 2x antenna. Rack-mounting screws, antenna hole plugs. IEC power cable, IEC-IEC link cable. Ethernet cable. 2x antenna extension cables for mounting the antennae on the front.
P10R+ Receiver - PSM 1000 Series - Diversity
The P10R+ body-pack or belt-pack receiver has two external whip antennas and a belt clip. The interactive menu system allows the setting of functions including RF group, channel, frequency, squelch, Stereo/Mixmode audio, HF audio boost, and level limit value. Utility settings include: CueMode on off, display format and contrast, panel lock.
The P10R+ offers three types of frequency scan; 'Channel scan' finds the first available channel; 'Group scan' finds the group with the largest number of available channels; and 'Full scan' performs a spectrum scan and displays the results in a graphical interface.
Upper panel: Power switch/volume rotary control, two SMA antenna connectors, a 3.5mm stereo jack earphone socket, and LED indicators for battery power and RF received.
Front panel: LCD display to show current status and menu operation, and up/down buttons.
Inside battery compartment are enter and exit buttons, sync IR window and scan button. Space for 2x AA batteries or battery pack.
Rear: Belt clip
Audio output: 100mW peak per output, 32 ohms, 1kHz, less than 1% distortion. Minimum load: 9.5 ohms. High boost: +2dB, +4dB, 10kHz. RF sensitivity: 2.2 uV, 20 dB SINAD. Adjacent channel rejection: Greater than 70dB. Power source: 2x AA batteries, alkaline, NiMH or Li-Ion; SB900-B battery pack. Dimensions: 99 x 66 x 23mm. Weight: 196g, with batteries. Battery life: 6 hours typical, alkaline; 8.45 hours, Li-Ion.
Included accessories: 2x AA batteries, 2x whip antennae.