Shure SM10A - Manual

Model SM10A Microphone

User Guide

©

2005, Shure Incorporated

27C3125 (Rev. 3)

Printed in U.S.A.

MODEL SM10A
DYNAMIC HEAD-WORN MICROPHONE

The Shure SM10A is a low-impedance, unidirectional dynamic
microphone designed for close-talk head-worn applications such as
remote-site sports broadcasting and corporate intercom systems. It
is also ideal for singing drummers, keyboard artists, and other
performers who need a head-worn vocal microphone with superior
noise rejection and a smooth, natural-sounding frequency response.
The SM10A is very lightweight and is typically mounted on the
supplied steel headband assembly. An adjustable pivot on the
headband assembly allows the microphone boom to be moved 20

°

in any direction. The boom also slides out so the microphone can be
positioned up to 89 mm (3 1/2 in.) from the pivot housing. A supplied
windscreen reduces wind noise and explosive breath sounds. A belt
clip that fits over the XLR connector and attaches to the user's belt
or waistband provides cable strain relief.

Features

•

Designed for close-talk operation; ideal for use in noisy environments

•

Unidirectional (cardioid) polar pattern for superior rejection of

unwanted sound

•

Smooth, natural-sounding frequency response

•

Adjustable microphone boom with locking pivot can be moved

20

°

in any direction and extends to 89 mm (3 1/2 in.)

•

Light weight headband minimizes user fatigue and does not

interfere with eyeglasses

•

Rugged stainless steel, aluminum and high-impact plastic con-

struction

•

A clip that fits over the XLR connector and attaches to the user's

belt or waistband, providing cable strain relief.

MOUNTING THE SM10A ON THE HEADBAND

1. Twist the lower headband arms 90

°

so they are perpendicular

to the headband. As supplied, the retaining clip is positioned
for left side operation. See Figure 1.

NOTE:

For right side usage (see photo), remove the retaining

clip and attach it to the other (unused) hole in the headband
arm so the screw is at the top.

2. Snap the microphone pivot housing into the retaining clip with

the pivot adjustment knob upward and the microphone toward
the front.

3. Loosen the pivot adjustment knob and position the boom so

that the microphone is near the side of the user's mouth. Then
tighten the pivot adjustment knob.

4. Place the assembled microphone on the user's head and pull

the headband arms downward until they are just above the
ears.

5. Loosen the pivot adjustment knob and position the micro-

phone as close as possible to the corner of the user's mouth.
Then tighten the adjustment knob.

NOTE:

For proper operation, the microphone should be less

than 25 mm (1 in.) from the corner of the mouth–away from
the center of the mouth. This will eliminate explosive breath
sounds (“pop”).

6. Snap the belt clip over the groove in the XLR connector at the

end of the microphone wire. Then attach the clip to the user's
belt or waistband.

7. Plug the microphone XLR connector into a microphone cable

or preamplifier.

SM10A POSITIONED FOR LEFT SIDE OPERATION

FIGURE 1

Headband Arm

Microphone

Boom

Retaining Clip

Pivot Housing

Pivot

Adjustment

Knob

Headband