Shure - Microphones - WL50 Professional Subminiature Lavalier Microphones

WL50 Professional Subminiature Lavalier Microphones

Shure's new WL50 lavalier microphone series sets a new standard for miniature microphones. Visually unobtrusive, the WL50s are ideal for theater, television broadcast, video/film, and event production. Designed for applications that require minimal visibility without compromising sound quality, these microphones are available individually, as well as with the Shure UHF and UC Wireless Systems.

WL50B : Black, standard sensitivity, 5-ft attached cable with TA4F connector
WL50BX : Black, standard sensitivity, 10-ft attached cable with tinned ends
WL50T : Tan, standard sensitivity, 5-ft attached cable with TA4F connector
WL50T-LO : Tan, reduced sensitivity, 5-ft attached cable with TA4F connector
WL50W : White, standard sensitivity, 5-ft attached cable with TA4F connector

Wireless subminiature lavalier mic provides low visibility with professional audio quality. Less susceptible to wind noise, pop, movement.

All models include foam windscreens, swiveling lapel clip, dual tie clip, magnet mount, and mini mount

Subminiature size (5.8 mm diameter x 11 mm height)
Electret condenser cartridge
Omnidirectional pattern
Two termination options: 4-pin mini connector (fits directly into Shure wireless transmitters), or unterminated (bare wire)
Two sensitivities available:

Standard: -40 dBV/Pa (for speech applications)
Reduced: -50 dBV/Pa (10 dB more headroom for theater applications)

Interchangeable equalization caps for optimal clarity and response:

Silver mesh cap provides a 4 dB boost in the 8-18 kHz range - typically used in applications that require a microphone to be head-mounted
Gold mesh cap provides a 10 dB boost centered at 12 kHz - typically used in applications that require a chest-worn microphone

Black, beige, and white models are available
All models include magnet mount, lapel clip, dual tie clip, pin mount, and two foam windscreens
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz

SPECIFICATIONS	WL50 Measured with test circuit (see User Guide)	WL50-LO Measured with test circuit (see User Guide)	MC50 Measured with RPM626 Preamplifier	WL51 Measured with test circuit (see User Guide)	MC51 Measured with RPM626 Preamplifier
Condenser (electret bias)	Condenser (electret bias)	Condenser (electret bias)	Condenser (electret bias)	Condenser (electret bias)	Condenser (electret bias)
Polar Pattern	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Cardioid	Cardioid
Output Impedance	N/A	N/A	136 ohms actual (rated at 150 ohms)	N/A	136 ohms actual (rated at 150 ohms)
Recommended Min. Input Impedance	20 kilohms	20 kilohms	N/A	20 kilohms	N/A
Output Level	�45.0 dBV/Pa (1 Pa=94 dB SPL)	�54.0 dBV/Pa (1 Pa=94 dB SPL)	�41.0 dBV/Pa (1 Pa=94 dB SPL)	�50.0 dBV/Pa (1 Pa=94 dB SPL)	�46.0 dBV/Pa (1 Pa=94 dB SPL)
Maximum SPL	133 dB at 1% THD/ 20 kilohm load	142 dB at 1% THD/ 20 kilohm load	138 dB at 1% THD/ 1 kilohm load	138 dB at 1% THD/ 20 kilohm load	143 dB at 1% THD/1 kilohm load
Frequency Response	20 to 20,000 Hz	20 to 20,000 Hz	20 to 20,000 Hz	20 to 20,000 Hz	20 to 20,000 Hz
Dynamic Range	103.0 dB	103.0 dB	108.0 dB	103.0 dB	108.0 dB
Output Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted)	30 dB typical; 33 dB maximum	39 dB typical; 42 dB maximum	30 dB typical; 33 dB maximum	35 dB typical; 38 dB maximum	35 dB typical; 38 dB maximum
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	64 dB at 94 dB SPL	55 dB at 94 dB SPL	64 dB at 94 dB SPL	59 dB at 94 dB SPL	59 dB at 94 dB SPL
Power Requirements	+5 Vdc on pin 2, return on pin 1 (ground).	+5 Vdc on pin 2, return on pin 1 (ground).	11 to 52 Vdc (positive on pins 2 and 3, return on pin 1).	+5 Vdc on pin 2, return on pin 1 (ground).	11 to 52 Vdc (positive on pins 2 and 3, return on pin 1).
Current Drain	60�130 µA	60�130 µA	4.6 mA	60�130 µA	4.6 mA
Polarity�Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces a positive voltage at:	Pin 3 relative to pin 1 at the output connector of the microphone.		pin 2 relative to pin 3 of the output connector of preamplifier.	pin 3 relative to pin 1 at the output connector of the microphone.	pin 2 relative to pin 3 of the output connector of preamplifier.
Overvoltage Protection	N/A	N/A	+/- 75.0 Vdc maximum from pins 2 and 3 to pin 1.	N/A	+/- 75.0 Vdc maximum from pins 2 and 3 to pin 1.
Cap and Overmold Material	Polypropylene
Environmental Conditions	Operating Temperatures: �18 to 57 degrees C (0 to 135 degrees F) Storage Temperatures: �29 to 74 degrees C (�20 to 165 degrees F) Humidity: 0 to 95%
Packaged Weight	188 g (6.63 oz.)	188 g (6.63 oz.)	305 g (10.76 oz.)	188 g (6.63 oz.)	305 g (10.76 oz.)
Cable and Connector	1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with miniature female 4-pin connector (TA4F type). WL50X: 3 m (10 ft.) small-diameter, shielded, with stripped and tinned leads.	1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with miniature female 4-pin connector (TA4F type). WL50X�LO: 3 m (10 ft.) small-diameter, shielded, with stripped and tinned leads.	1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with miniature female 4-pin connector (TA4F type).	1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with miniature female 4-pin connector (TA4F type). WL50X: 3 m (10 ft.) small-diameter, shielded, with stripped and tinned leads.	1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with miniature female 4-pin connector (TA4F type).
Microphone and Preamp Dimensions	See User Guide
Net Weight	WL50: 21 g (0.7 oz.) with cable and connector. WL50X: 28 g (1.0 oz.) with 3 m (10 ft.) stripped and tinned cable.	WL50�LO: 21 g (0.7 oz.) with cable and connector. WL50X�LO: 28 g (1.0 oz.) with 3 m (10 ft.) stripped and tinned cable.	121 g (4.3 oz.) with cable, connector, and preamplifier.	WL51 21 g (0.7 oz.) with cable and connector. WL51X: 28 g (1.0 oz.) with 3 m (10 ft.) stripped and tinned cable.	121 g (4.3 oz.) with cable, connector, and preamplifier.