Description
Ideal for applications requiring low-profile placement, the MX150 Subminiature Lavalier Microphone features an electret condenser microphone cartridge with omnidirectional polar pattern. Fully compatible with all Shure wireless systems, the discreet MX150 offers uncompromising sound quality and high reliability for television broadcasting, corporate lectures, A / V teleconferencing, houses of worship, and sound reinforcement. CommShield Technology offers superior RF immunity from cellular devices and digital bodypack transmitters.
Variants
MX150B/O-TQG - Black Omnidirectional 5 mm Subminiature Lavalier Microphone with TQG Connector for Shure Bodypacks.
MX150B/O-XLR - Black Omnidirectional 5 mm Subminiature Lavalier Microphone with XLR Preamplifier.
Features
- Lavalier microphone for TV broadcasting, lectures, teleconferencing, houses of worship, and live sound
- Condenser cartridge with omnidirectional polar patterns
- Available in both XLR version and TQG version, which is compatible with all Shure wireless microphone systems
- CommShield Technology guards against interference from cellular RF devices and digital bodypack transmitters
- Matte black, sleek design for inconspicuous placement
- Multi-position tie clip allows for a variety of placement options and features an integrated cable management system for convenient cable dress with minimal handling noise
- Kevlar reinforced soft-flex cable design further reduces handling noise while providing superior flexibility for routing and placement
- User-changeable equalization caps for response shaping
- Snap-fit, concise windscreen provides protection from plosives and wind noise with minimal visibility
- Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
- Includes MX150, clothing clip, windscreen, storage pouch, in-line preamp (XLR version only), and user guide
Specifications
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Transducer Type Electret Condenser
Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance
TQG: N/A;
XLR: 165.0 Ω
Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
TQG: -46.5 dBV/Pa (4.5 mV)
XLR: -34.5 dBV/Pa (19.0 mV)
Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD
2500 Ω load
TQG: 143 dB SPL
XLR: 130 dB SPL
1000 Ω load
TQG: 143 dB SPL
XLR: 125 dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
TQG: 60 dB
XLR: 59 dB
Dynamic Range @ 1 kHz
2500 Ω load
TQG: 109.0 dB SPL
XLR: 95.5 dB SPL
1000 Ω load
TQG: 109.0 dB SPL
XLR: 90.5 dB SPL
Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
TQG: 34.0 dB
XLR: 34.0 dB
Clipping Level @ 1 kHz, 1% THD
2500 Ω load
TQG: 2.0 dBV
XLR: 1.0 dBV
1000 Ω load
TQG: 1.5 dBV
XLR: -4.5 dBV
Common Mode Rejection 20 to 20,000 Hz
TQG: N/A
XLR: ≥60 dB
Polarity
TQG: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1
XLR: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
TQG: 5 V DC (0.04–0.18 mA)
XLR: 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938), <2.2 mA
Weight
TQG: 21 g (0.7 oz.)
XLR: 121 g (4.3 oz.)
Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F)
Storage Temperature Range -29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)
