Shure Beta 53 User manual

Models BETA 53 ™ and BETA 54 ™

Wired Micophones

27A14144 (Rev. 2)

Printed in U.S.A.

BETA 53

BETA 54

Headworn Vocal Microphones

Microphones serre-tête pour la voix

Kopfbügel-Gesangsmikrofone

Micrófonos vocales con diadema

Microfoni con supporto attorno alla testa per voce

Головные вокальные микрофоны

ボーカル用ヘッドウォーンマイクロホン

헤드원 보컬 마이크

多个头戴式人声话筒

Introduction

Shure models BETA 53 and BETA 54 are subminiature, electret condenser headworn microphones.

They provide uncompromised sound quality and reliability with minimal visibility in applications such

as broadcast, theater, and touring. Despite their small size, each microphone’s condenser element

delivers full, clear, and natural reproduction of speech and vocals. The microphone features a du-

rable, low-profile wire frame headband which is fully adjustable for stability and comfort. A plastic car-

rying case protects the microphone and its accessories.

BETA 53 Features

• Omnidirectional polar pattern for minimal handling noise and flexible microphone placement

• Extended, flat frequency response provides accurate speech and vocal reproduction

• Two interchangeable protective caps for response shaping

• Foam windscreens minimize breath noise and “popping”

• Available with an in-line preamp or with a TA4F connector for wireless applications

• Choice of black or tan finish to suit your performance environment

BETA 54 Features

• Supercardioid polar pattern provides maximum gain-before-feedback and ambient rejection

• Extended frequency response tailored for vocal performances

• Able to handle extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL)

• Snap-fit foam windscreens stay in place during intensive movement

• Available with an in-line preamp or with a TA4F connector for wireless applications

• Choice of black or tan finish to suit your performance environment

Beta 53 Models

• Omnidirectional

• For broadcast and stage

• Black finish

• Detachable in-line preamp for wired

applications

• Requires phantom power

Wireless Models

These models are for use with Shure wireless microphone systems.

TA4F connector attaches to wireless bodypacks (in-line preamp not

included).

• WBH53B (black)

• WBH53T (tan)

Accessories

All models include: microphone and headband (1 each), foam

windscreens (2), standard protective cap (2), filtered protective

cap (2), swiveling lapel clip (1), boom holder (2), logo pad (1) and

plastic carrying case (1).

Accessories

All models include: microphone and headband (1 each), snap-fit foam

windscreens (2), standard protective cap (2), swiveling lapel clip (1),

boom holder (2), logo pad (1) and plastic carrying case (1).

Available Models

Beta 54 Models

• Supercardioid

• For stage and vocal performance

• Black finish

• Detachable in-line

preamp for wired

applications

• Requires

phantom

power

Wireless Models

These models are for use with Shure wireless microphone systems.

TA4F connector attaches to wireless bodypacks (in-line preamp not

included).

• WBH54B (black)

• WBH54T (tan)

Adjusting the Headband and Microphone

①Adjust headband width

②Adjust boom height

③Adjust boom length

④Do not attempt to bend the microphone boom!

⑤“Roll” the boom for subtle adjustments of microphone position

4Using the Windscreens and Protective Caps

Windscreen

Grip the internal frame of the windscreen firmly when connecting

or removing. Do not pull on the foam itself.

• To connect, push the windscreen until it snaps into place over

the cartridge.

• To remove, pull the windscreen directly off of the cartridge.

Protective Caps

Standard protective cap:

• Gold mesh

• No attenuation

Filtered protective cap:

• Silver mesh

• Attenuates high frequencies

Care and Maintenance

• Foam windscreens may be cleaned with soap and water.

• For the best sound quality, replace damaged or clogged

protective caps and windscreens.

Important: Always use the BETA 54

with the standard protective cap only.

Using the microphone with no cap,

or with the filtered cap, will degrade

sound quality and alter the micro-

phone’s polar pattern.

Positioning the Microphone

BETA 53

• Position the omnidirectional

BETA 53 microphone near the

corner of the mouth

• If necessary, roll the boom to

avoid contact with skin and

facial hair

BETA 54

• Point the directional BETA

54 microphone at the

corner of the mouth

6Wearing the Microphone on Either Side

The microphone boom may be reinstalled to position it on the left or right side of the head.

• Carefullydetachtheboomholder①,logopad②,andmicrophonecable③fromtheheadband.

• Reattachtheboomholdertotheoppositesideofthewireframe④.

• Reattachthelogopad⑤andmicrophonecable⑥.

Component Black Tan

①Foam Windscreen (5 pieces) RPM304 RPM306

②Standard Protective Cap (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212

Filtered Protective Cap* (silver mesh) (5 pieces) RPM220 RPM214

③Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Connector (1 piece) RPM132 RPM134

④Swiveling Lapel Clip (5 pieces) RPM510 RPM512

⑤Boom Holder and Logo Pad (2 each) RPM570 RPM580

⑥Headband (1 piece, with boom holder and logo pad) RPM550 RPM560

⑦4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) (1 piece) WA331**

⑧In-Line Preamp (1 piece) RPM626**

*See the frequency response curve on page 74

**Available in black only

BETA 53 Replacement Parts and Accessories

8BETA 54 Replacement Parts and Accessories

Component Black Tan

①Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Connector (1 piece) RPM646 RPM648

②Standard Protective Cap (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212

③Snap-fit Foam Windscreen (4 pieces) RPM316 RPM318

④Swiveling Lapel Clip (5 pieces) RPM510 RPM512

⑤Boom Holder and Logo Pad (2 each) RPM570 RPM580

⑥Headband (1 piece, with boom holder and logo pad) RPM550 RPM560

⑦4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) (1 piece) WA331*

⑧In-Line Preamp (1 piece) RPM626*

*Available in black only

Wiring Diagram

Microphone Cartridge5

Case (ground)4

Shield (ground)3

Red1(+5Vdc)

Black (audio out)2

Wireless Test Circuit6

+5Vdc

100k

20k

1.0 uf

2SK1109

1. Rouge

2. Noir (sortie audio)

3. Blindage (masse)

4. Corps (masse)

5. Capsule de microphone

6. Circuit d’essai sans ﬁl

–

1. Rot

2. Schwarz (Audioausgang)

3. Abschirmung (Masse)

4. Gehäuse (Masse)

5. Mikrofonkapsel

6. Prüfkreis des Drahtlossystems

1. Rojo

2. Negro (salida de audio)

3. Blindaje (tierra)

4. Chasis (tierra)

5. Cápsula de micrófono

6. Circuito de prueba de sistema inalámbrico

1. Rosso

2. Nero (uscita audio)

3. Schermatura (massa)

4. Involucro (massa)

5. Capsula

6. Circuito per test wireless

1.赤色

2.黒色(音声出力)

3.シールド（アース）

4.ケース（アース）

5.マイクロホンカートリッジ

6.ワイヤレス試験回路

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