Shure MX200 - Manual

Model Microflex

®

MX200 Series

Overhead Microphones User Guide

©

2006, Shure Incorporated

27J2836 (Rev. 1)

Printed in U.S.A.

GENERAL

Shure Microflex

®

MX200 Series microphones are miniature

electret condenser microphones designed for miking choirs and

performance groups. They are typically suspended over the heads

of the performers. Their high sensitivity and wide frequency range

make them suitable for recording, as well as sound reinforcement

applications. An attached 101 mm (4 in.) gooseneck allows them

to be easily aimed at the sound source.

FEATURES

• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound

reproduction across the audio spectrum

• Interchangeable cartridges that provide an optimal polar pattern

choice for each application

• Supplied stand-mount adapter for portable applications (in-line

preamplifier versions only)

• White or black finish that blends unobtrusively with most

surroundings

• New RF filtering

VARIATIONS

All Microflex microphones are available with any one of three

interchangeable cartridges. The polar pattern of the cartridge is

indicated by the model number suffix:
C = Cardioid, S = Supercardioid, O= Omnidirectional
•

MX202B/C, S, O

: Black mini-condenser microphone; includes

cable, in-line preamplifier, and stand adapter.

•

MX202W/C, S, O

: White mini-condenser microphone; includes

cable, in-line preamplifier, and stand adapter.

•

MX202BP/C, S, O

: Black mini-condenser microphone; includes

cable and plate-mounted preamplifier.

Cardioid

(C).

Recommended for general sound reinforcement

applications. Pickup angle (-3 dB) = 130

°

.

Supercardioid (S).

Recommended for sound reinforcement

applications requiring narrow or more distant coverage. Pickup

angle (-3 dB) = 115

°

.

Omnidirectional (O).

Recommended for recording or remote

monitoring applications. Pickup angle = 360

°

.

GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES (Figure 1)

1. For choir installations, hang a microphone 0.6 to 0.9 m (2 to

3 ft.) in front of the first row, and 0.6 to 0.9 m (2 to 3 ft.) higher

than the heads of the singers in the last row. Aim the micro-

phone at the back row.

2. When miking groups that move or vary in size, use a boom

stand and the supplied stand adapter.

3. If four or more microphones will be open at once, an automatic

mixer, such as the Shure SCM810 or FP410, is recom-

mended. Set up the automatic mixer so that all overhead

microphones gate on simultaneously.

MICROPHONE INSTALLATION (Figure 2)

The microphone is most stable when the gooseneck is bent into a

“lazy S” shape as shown in Figure 2. Use the supplied hanging clip

and heavy thread or monofilament fishing line to suspend the

microphone at a specific location.

INSTALLING THE FOAM WINDSCREEN (Figure 3)

1. Press the foam windscreen onto the microphone until it snaps

into the groove located behind the cartridge.

2. To remove the windscreen, spread the gap in its mounting ring

with a screwdriver or thumbnail and pull the windscreen off.

MICROPHONE APPLICATION AND SELECTION GUIDE

Application

Mounting Method

Preamplifier

Type

Color

Polar Pattern

Model

Cable length

Sound reinforcement for

choirs or theater

Stand-mounted or suspended

from ceiling

Suspended from ceiling

In Line

In Line

In Line

In Line

Plate Mounted

Plate Mounted

Plate Mounted

Plate Mounted

Black

White

Black

White

White

Black

White

Black

Cardioid

Cardioid

Supercardioid

Supercardioid

Cardioid

Supercardioid

Supercardioid

Cardioid

MX202B/C

MX202W/C

MX202B/S

MX202W/S

MX202WP/C

MX202BP/S

MX202WP/S

MX202BP/C

9 m (30 ft)

Ambience recording or

remote monitoring of speech

and vocals

Stand-mounted or suspended

from ceiling

In Line

In Line

Black

White

Black

White

Omnidirectional

Omnidirectional

Omnidirectional

Omnidirectional

MX202B/N with R183B

MX202W/N with R183W

MX202BP/N with R183B

MX202BP/N with R183W

9 m (30 ft)