Shure W15HT/58 - Manual

MODEL W15HT/58

HANDHELD WIRELESS

MICROPHONE-TRANSMITTER

T h e S h u r e M o d e l W 1 5 H T / 5 8 i s a h a n d h e l d

microphone and radio transmitter for use with Shure

Wireless Microphone receivers. The W15HT/58 uses the

legendary Shure SM58 unidirectional dynamic micro-

phone cartridge as its transducer element. Small, com-
p a c t a n d l i g h t w e i g h t , t h e W 1 5 H T / 5 8 i s h u m a n -

engineered for reliable, unobtrusive operation. The case

is finished in satin black enamel and ridged over its
length for optimum gripping. The cartridge is easily
removed and is interchangeable with other Shure

Wireless Microphone cartridges.

All operating controls are located in a single area on

the microphone’s outer surface, and are recessed to
minimize accidental movement.

The W15HT/58 uses a standard 9-volt transistor-

radio-type battery (alkaline, lithium or heavy-duty nickel-

cadmium recommended). The long-life alkaline battery

is easily obtained, and battery replacement is easily ac-

complished through a locking end cap. An LED in-
dicator provides information on battery condition.

T h e t r a n s m i t t e r o p e r a t e s a t a s i n g l e , c r y s t a l -

controlled frequency in the VHF band between 150 and

216 MHz. A total of 15 frequencies, computer-selected

for interference-free operation, are readily available,
and other frequencies can be specially ordered. This

means that a number of wireless microphone systems

c a n b e o p e r a t e d i n a s i n g l e s o u n d i n s t a l l a t i o n ,

simultaneously and without intermodulation problems.

The W15HT/58’s normal operating range is about 100

meters (330 feet). Operation at greater distances-300
meters (about 1,000 feet) or more-is often accomplish-

ed, but the determining factors in each installation will

be reflections, obstacles and interference.

The microphone is supplied with a zippered carry-

ing/storage bag, a swivel adapter for mounting the

W15HT/58 on most desk and floor stands, a lockplate

for locking the microphone in the “on” position, and a

small screwdriver for adjusting the transmitter gain.

DESCRIPTION (see Figure 1)

ANTENNA:

The W15HT/58’s antenna is not visible. It

consists of the case and grille, and a wire coil inside the
end cap.

BATTERY (not supplied):

Only alkaline (Duracell

MN1604 or equivalent), lithium (Kodak U9VL or

equivalent), or heavy duty nickel-cadmium (8.4-volt)
transistor-radio-type batteries should be used. A fresh

alkaline battery should provide approximately 12 hours
of operation, a lithium battery about 35 hours, and a
fully charged, heavy-duty nicad approximately 3 hours.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT:

A locking twist-off end

cap exposes the battery compartment.

BATTERY TEST LED lndicator:

Flashes briefly when

the POWER Switch is turned on and a “good” battery is
installed. Indicator will be on and clearly visible in room

light when the battery voltage drops to approximately

7.0 volts.

END CAP:

The push-twist-remove end cap functions

as both battery cover and antenna coil holder. Note that
the end cap is color-coded internally to reflect the

W15HT/58’s operating frequency as follows:

Color

Frequency

Color

Frequency

Green

163-168 MHz

Brown-Red

188-192 MHz

Yellow

168-175 MHz

Brown-Blue

191-195 MHz

White-Red

175-177 MHz

Brown-Orange 192-196 MHz

White-Blue

177-180 MHz

Brown-Green

196-201 MHz

W h i t e - O r a n g e 180-182 MHz

Brown-Yellow

White-Green

182-185 MHz

Gray-Red

199-204 MHz

White-Yellow

185-188 MHz

Gray-Blue

204-210 MHz

210-216 MHz

FREQUENCY NAMEPLATE:

Located inside the bat-

t e r y c o m p a r t m e n t , t h e n a m e p l a t e s p e c i f i e s t h e

W15HT/58’s operating frequency.

N o t e t h a t t h e

operating frequency must be within the end cap fre-
quency range (see above).

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Copyright 1988; Shure Brothers Inc.
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