Condenser Microphone Type

Condenser Microphone Type

Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
Cardioid Polar Pattern

Cardioid Polar Pattern

Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.
OmniDirectional Polar Pattern

OmniDirectional Polar Pattern

Equally sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.
SuperCardioid Polar Pattern

SuperCardioid Polar Pattern

Screens unwanted sound sources. Ideal for individual instruments in a multi-microphone setting, or single sources in noisy environments.
Tailored Frequency Response

Tailored Frequency Response

Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.

MX183, MX184 & MX185 Lavalier Microphones

Form Factors
Model Lines

Available Options

MX183 Omnidirectional, Includes Belt-Clip Preamp, Rotatable Tie Clip, Dual Tie Clip, Snap-Fit Windscreen
MX184 Supercardioid, Includes Belt-Clip Preamp, Rotatable Tie Clip, Dual Tie Clip, Snap-Fit Windscreen
MX185 Cardioid, Includes Belt-Clip Preamp, Rotatable Tie Clip, Dual Tie Clip, Snap-Fit Windscreen
MX180 Housing only, No Cartridge.

Microflex® Lavalier microphones bring a new level of sophistication to personal voice reproduction. Like all Microflex family microphones, the Lavaliers use Shure's interchangeable condenser cartridges, available in cardioid, supercardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns. That means you can be sure there is a Microflex Lavalier that's right for your application.  Compatible with all Shure wireless bodypack transmitters, their high sensitivity and wide frequency response guarantee great sound.

    • Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum
    • Interchangeable cartridges that provide an optimal choice for each application
    • Rotatable tie-clip that pivots in 90 degree increments for placement flexibility
    • Supplied snap-fit foam windscreen that controls breath noise and stays on securely
    • Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runs
    • Supplied dual tie clip holds two microphones for dual miking applications  
  • Type
    Condenser (electret bias)
    Frequency Response
    50 to 17,000 Hz
    Polar Pattern
    MX183: Omnidirectional MX184: Supercardioid MX185: Cardioid
    lmpedance
    EIA rated at 150 ohms (180 ohms actual)
    Phantom power required?
    11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA
  • Name Availability
    C122

    C122

    The C122 is a 4 foot (1.3 m) Cable, 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) to lavalier housing. For Shure microphones MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184, WL185.

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    R183

    R183

    Omnidirectional cartridge for all Microflex® MX183, MX202, MX391, MX392, MX393, MX405, MX410, MX415, MX412, MX418, and WL183 microphones. White or Black.

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    R184

    R184

    Supercardioid cartridge for WL183, WL184, WL185 and all Microflex® MX183, MX202, MX391, MX392, MX393, MX405, MX410, MX415, MX412, and MX418 Microphones. White or Black.

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    R185

    R185

    Cardioid cartridge for all Microflex® MX185, MX202, MX391, MX392, MX393, MX405, MX410, MX415, MX412, MX418, and WL185 microphones. White or Black.

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    RK183T1

    RK183T1

    Single Mount Tie Clip for MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 (contains two).

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    RK183T2

    RK183T2

    Dual Mount Tie-Clip for Shure MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 microphones (contains one).

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    RK183WS

    RK183WS

    Works with Beta 98A, Beta 98/S, Beta 98D/S, Beta 98H/C, MX183, MX184, MX185, MX202, WH30, WL183, WL184, WL185. Contains 4.

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    RK261BWS

    RK261BWS

    Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones (contains four). Available in black.

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  • File Language Type File Size
    MX183 MX184 MX185 User Guide English, French, German, Italian, Spanish PDF 4.94 mb