Shure Americas | MX183 MX184 MX185 Lavalier Microphones | Installed, Gooseneck, Desktop, Boundary

Microflex Microphones

Professional microphones for a wide variety of installed applications.

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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: Equally sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.
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: Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments, or voices.

MX183 MX184 MX185Lavalier Microphones

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Condenser: Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.

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.

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.

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; View Larger
Polar Pattern: MX183: Omnidirectional; MX184: Supercardioid; MX185: Cardioid
Output Impedance: EIA rated at 150 ohms (180 ohms actual)
Open Circuit Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, ref. 1V/Pascal*): MX183: -27.5 dB (42.2 mV); MX184: -33.5 dB (21.1 mV); MX185: -35.0 dB (17.0 mV); All settings -12 dB at 0 gain *1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL
Max SPL (1kHz at 1%THD, 1 k ohm load): MX183: 116.7 dB; MX184: 122.7 dB; MX185: 124.2 dB; All settings +6 dB at 0 gain
Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): MX183: 20.5 dB; MX184: 26.5 dB; MX185: 28.0 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL): MX183: 73.5 dB; MX184: 67.5 dB; MX185: 66.0 dB
Dynamic Range at 1 k ohm load: 96.2 dB; 100 dB at 0 gain
Power Requirements: 11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA
Common Mode Rejection: 45.0 dB minimum
Polarity: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector.
Environmental Conditions: Operating Temperature Range: -18 to 57 degrees C (0 to 135 degrees F); Storage Temperature Range: -29 to 74 degrees C (-20 to 165 degrees F)
Cable: Shielded 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a 4-Pin Female Mini Connector (TA4F)
Dimensions: See User Guide

	Name	Availability
	R184B and R184W Supercardioid Cartridges Supercardioid cartridge for WL183, WL184, WL185 and all Microflex® MX183, MX202, MX391, MX392, MX393, MX405, MX410, MX415, MX412, and MX418 Microphones. White or Black.	Where To Buy
	R183B and R183W Omnidirectional Cartridge Omnidirectional cartridge for all Microflex® MX183, MX202, MX391, MX392, MX393, MX405, MX410, MX415, MX412, MX418, and WL183 microphones. White or Black.	Where To Buy
	R185B and R185W Cardioid Cartridges Cardioid cartridge for all Microflex® MX185, MX202, MX391, MX392, MX393, MX405, MX410, MX415, MX412, MX418, and WL185 microphones. White or Black.	Where To Buy
	RK183T2 Tie Clip, Dual Mount Dual Mount Tie-Clip for Shure MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 microphones (contains one).	Where To Buy
	RK183T1 Single Mount Tie Clips Single Mount Tie Clip for MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 (contains two).	Where To Buy
	RK183WS Snap-Fit Microphone Windscreens Works with Beta 98A, Beta 98/S, Beta 98D/S, Beta 98H/C, MX183, MX184, MX185, MX202, WH30, WL183, WL184, WL185. Contains 4.	Where To Buy
	RK261BWS Small Microphone Windscreen Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones (contains four). Available in black.	Where To Buy
	C122 Replacement Cable, 4-Pin Mini-Connector to Lavalier Housing 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.	Where To Buy