Shure AXS58 User's Manual
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1. male XLR connector AXR4N to connect the receiver to a mic level input of a mixer or PA system as shown in Figure 8 Extend antenna s AXR3 The antenna should be fully ex tended and vertical as shown in Figure 8 AXR4N The an tennas should be fully extended and angled away from each other at an angle of 45 degrees from vertical as shown in Figure 8 English WIRELESS SYSTEM OPERATION T1G DD Mea A 45 AXR4N A T Pad YA J O OOOO FIGURE 8 WIRELESS SYSTEM OPERATION ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS LINK When powered on your transmitter broadcasts an RF carrier signal When picked up by your receiver this signal links your wireless system together and allows wireless transfer of audio signals from your microphone or instrument The RF signal is broadcast steadily even when your transmitter is muted The yellow RF light AXR3 and ANTENNA A B lights AXR4N indi cate when this link is established To test your wireless link setup your transmitter and receiver as described above Turn on your transmitter while remaining close enough to the receiver to see the yellow RF or ANTENNA lights The RF light AXR3 or one of the ANTENNA lights AXR4N should illuminate f the RF or ANTENNA lights do not illuminate see the Troubleshooting section in this guide T2. TRANSMITTER Extend antenna s AXR4N receiver antennas should point away ANTENNA from each other at a 45 angle from vertical AXR3 receiver Or 308 antenna should remain vertical See Figure 8 A B PEAK i RF BEAK Move receiver away from nearby metal objects fe O Remove obstructions and maintain line of sight between transmitter and receiver Move transmitter closer to receiver TRANSMITTER ANTENNA AUDIO e P Z i e o Increase transmitter gain until Transmitter Audio Peak light flashes B PEAK on loud peaks PEAK Turn up receiver volume control as necessary No sound or faint OF 30 O TRANSMITTER sound ANTENNA AUDIO vy vy h TOPOS S Turn up receiver volume control PEAK as PEAR LOW BATT Check cable connection between receiver and amplifier or mixer O Q Sound level from the receiver is different Adjust transmitter gain as necessary from that of a cabled Adjust receiver volume as necessary guitar or microphone Sound level is different when you change guitars Adjust transmitter gain to compensate for differences between guitar output levels Distortion increases Ps f gradually Replace transmitter battery Bursts of noise ANTERA f noise occurs when transmitter is turned off remove or turn off distortion or other radio KAER nearby sources of RF such as other wireless systems CB radios signals interrupt etc performance
3. Use a wireless system that operates on a different frequency Momentary loss of ANTENNA sound as transmitter is o o Reposition receiver and perform walk through test If audio moved around A B i dropouts persist mark dead spots and avoid them during performing area RF LOW BATT performance dropouts O O SHURE English SYSTEM AND COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS RF Carrier Frequency Range 169 445 to 240 000 MHz Operating Range 100 m 328 ft under typical conditions Audio Frequency Response 50 to 15 000 Hz 3 dB Image Rejection 75 dB typical Spurious Rejection 75 dB typical System Distortion ref 15 kHz deviation 1 kHz modula tion 0 1 THD typical Signal Noise Ratio 102 dB Sensitivity 110 dBm for 12 dB SINAD typical Operating Temperature Range 18 to 57 C 0 to 135 F NOTE Battery characteristics may limit this range Battery Life 18 hours with 9 V alkaline battery Duracell MN1604 recommended AXB1 AXB1G BODYPACK TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS RF Output 50 mW Typical Input Configuration Unbalanced Connector Type 1 4 Inch AXB1G 4 pin Tini Q G AXB1 Actual Impedance Maximum Recommended 12 dBV Input Level Minimum Recommended 80 dBV Input Level Pin 1 Tied to Ground staat Pin 2 Tied to 5 V AXD Pin 3 Tied to Audio Pin 4 Tied to 20kQ Resistor and Audio Ground Connector Pin Sleeve Tied to Ground Assignments in Ti AXB1G Tip Tied to
4. Audio Dimensions 64 mm H x 106 mm W x 24 mm D 2 52 H x 4 17 W x 0 95 D 4 02 Net Weight 96 4g 3 4 oz Power 9 V alkaline battery Duracell MN1604 Requirements recommended 8 4 V NiCd battery optional Drain Gal n Control at minimum Gain Control at maximum AXH2 HAND HELD TRANSMITTER SPECIFICA TIONS Ss XH 58 S58 AXH2 31 BG3 1 RF Output 50 mW Typical FCC 20 mW Typical ETSI Dimensions 236 mm H x 51 mm D 222 mm H x51 mm D 9 29 H x 2 01 D 8 74 H x 2 01 D 266g 9 4 oz Net Weight 295g 10 4 oz Power Requirement 9 V alkaline battery Duracell MN1604 recom mended 8 4 V NiCd battery optional Nominal Current 30 mA 30 mA Drain SHURE AXR3 AND AXR4N RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS Se e Connector 3 Pin XLR Male and 1 4 Phone Jack 1 4 Phone Plug Maximum Output 1 4 5dBV 6 8 dBV Levels at 15 KHz XLR 10 dBV deviation Nominal Output 1 4 8 dBV 32 dBV Levels XLR 30 dBV Output Configuration Active Balanced Unbalanced XLR Pin 1 ground Tip hot Sleeve Pin 2 hot Pin 3 cold ground 1 4 Tip hot Sleeve ground Dimensions AXR4N 41 mm H x 197 mm W x 138 mm D 1 625 H x 7 77 W x 5 42 D 35mm H x 152 mm W x 98 mm D 1 38 H x 5 98 W x 3 85 D Net Weight AXR4N 435 g 15 4 oz Net Weight AXR3 192 g 6 8 oz Power Requirements 12 18 VDC nominal 200mA plug om Power Protection Certi
5. Mixer Cable WA410 Rack Mount Kit AXR4N Diversity Systems Only URT Amp Powered Mixer stand for Receivers WA595 AXSLWD Systems Only Tan version of WL93 0 e eee eee eee WL93T Single Mount Tie Clip 2 WEOS i tate aes say when tee gee ED RK354SB Dual Mount Tie Clip BD cea AA E TE EE A mas asm Pace Se RK307DB Black Windscreen 4 W993 citi ae Pid pee eh dade RK355WS Tan Windscreen and Tie Clip 2 each WLS a aetna d gine E Eia E eee ET Lg RK304T AXSHW Systems Only Foam Windscreens 2 and Clothing Clip WH20 RK318WS Croakies Headband WH20 00 RK319 Croakies Headband and Wire Frame WH20 RPM600 Microphone and Boom Assembly WH20 1 47 pUJ nares catia eres cee aos ees RPM100 Furnished in multiples of 4 Includes 2 tie bars and 2 windscreens For additional microphone service or parts information please contact Shure s Service department at 1 800 516 2525 or Shure s website at www shure com Outside the United States please contact your Authorized Shure Service Center WARRANTY INFORMATION Shure Incorporated Shure hereby warrants that these prod ucts will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase for all microphone cartridge and housing assembly parts and for a period of one year from the date of purchase all transmitter and receiver parts At its option Shure will repair or replace
6. or absent the system s noise level is high and the squelch circuit will mute the receiver This virtually eliminates the possibility of annoying bursts of noise coming through your receiver TIPS FOR ACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE Make sure you can always see a receiver antenna from the transmitter position Keep the distance between the transmitter and the receiv er antennas short Avoid placing the receiver antennas near metal surfaces and obstructions They will reduce system performance To mount the receiver on a flat surface attach the four adhesive rubber feet or secure the receiver to the surface with the supplied cloth fastening strips English TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATOR STATUS 50 0n flickers on loud peaks PROBLEM SOLUTIONS AXR4N RECEIVER TRANS MITTER AXR3 RECEIVER TRANSMITTER f R ANTENNA AUDIO Slide transmitter POWER switch to ON Or vOs 128 O Make sure battery is inserted properly battery terminals must A B PEAK i i match transmitter terminals RF PEAK LOW BATT O O Insert fresh battery TRANSMITTER ANTENNA AUDIO e Make sure AC adapter is securely plugged into electrical outlet O O0 oO O and into DC input connector on rear panel of receiver A B REAK Make sure AC electrical outlet works and supplies proper RF PEAK 6 voltage TRANSMITTER ANTENNA AUDIO Soe 208 O K B PEAK Slide transmitter MUTE switch to ON PEAK
7. the defective product and promptly return it to you You should retain proof of purchase to validate the purchase date and return it with any warranty claim If you believe this product is defective within the warranty period carefully repack the unit insure it and return it postpaid to Shure Incorporated Attention Service Department 222 Hartrey Avenue Evanston IL 60202 5730 U S A Customers outside the U S A should ship the product to the au thorized Shure Distribution Center in their region SHURE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We of Shure Incorporated 222 Hartrey Ave Evanston IL 60202 3696 U S A 847 866 2200 declare under our sole responsibility that the following prod ucts Model AXR3 Name AXR3 Receiver Model AXR4N Name AXRA4N Diversity Receiver were tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this de vice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Testing was completed by the following NVLAP or A2LA ac credited laboratory BZT privat CETECOM GmbH 66117 Sarbruken Unterturkheimer StrBe 6 10 Deutschland telephone 49 681 598 9000 fax 49 681 598 9075 Shure Inc Manufacturer Signed Date June 15 1999 Name Title Craig Kozokar Senior Quality Engineer ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THIS SHURE WI
8. ATURES 1 Power On Indicator Glows green when the receiver is 6 Audio Output Provides mic level signal for connection to powered on amplifiers or mixing consoles AXR3 1 4 inch phone jack 2 RF Signal Indicator AXR3 Glows yellow when RF radio AXRAN 1 4 inch phone jack and male XLR connector frequency signals are received AXR4N One of two indica f tor lights glows when RF is received by antenna A or B 7 Squelch Control This control is factory pre set and nor mally requires no adjustment See Wireless System Adjust 3 Audio Peak Indicator Flashes red when the audio signal ments at the end of this guide received approaches overload clipping level 4 Volume Control Adjusts the output volume of the receiver 8 Power Input Accepts power from supplied AC adapter Does not affect Transmitter Audio Peak indicator 5 Telescoping Antenna s Receives signals from the trans 9 Power Cable Retainer AXR4N only Secures the AC mitter adapter cable to the receiver SHURE English TRANSMITTER FEATURES AXB1 AXB1G Bodypack FIGURE 2 AXB1 AXB1G AND AXB11 BODYPACK TRANSMITTER FEATURES 1 Battery Compartment Holds one 9V alkaline battery Antenna For best operation the antenna must hang verti cally and should not be coiled or bundled Belt Clip Secures the transmitter to a belt waistband or gui tar strap Power On Indicator Glows green when transmitter is pow e
9. ELESS SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMITTER AUDIO GAIN ADJUSTMENT AXSGW Systems The audio gain control on the transmitter in these systems is factory preset at the minimum setting full counterclockwise to reduce the risk of overload and distortion If the red TRANSMITTER AUDIO PEAK light on the receiver does not flicker when the guitar is played loudly and its volume controls are turned all the way up increase the transmitter gain level This will ensure the best signal to noise ratio for perfor mance See Figure 9 AXSHW Systems The audio gain control on the transmitter in the headset systems is factory preset at the maximum setting full clockwise This is because the microphone in the WH20 is a low output dynamic microphone It may be necessary to re duce the transmitter gain until the red TRANSMITTER AUDIO PEAK light flickers only when you speak or sing loudly This will ensure the best signal to noise ratio for performance See Fig ure 9 AXS31 AXS58 AXSLWD The audio gain controls on the trans mitters in these systems have been factory preset at the mid range position This will provide the best results in most applica tions However for singers or presenters with quiet voices the audio gain may need to be increased for better signal to noise ra tio Increase the gain until the receiver s TRANSMITTER AUDIO PEAK light flickers when you speak in a loud voice For those with loud voices the preset gain level may be too high causi
10. English ACCESS VHF SERIES USER GUIDE This user guide provides detailed instructions for your Access VHF series wireless system To get your system up and running in minutes see the Access VHF Series Quick Set Up Guide Your new Access VHF Series system is designed to give you both the freedom of a wireless system and world famous Shure sound quality This manual covers both Single antenna and Diversity versions of the Access VHF Series systems the AXS31 58 handheld systems the AXSGW bodypack systems the AXSHW Headset systems and the AXSLWD la valier microphone system AXS31 and AXS58 AXSGW AXSHW AXSLWD Wireless System Hand held systems for Bodypack systems for elec Bodypack system for ap Bodypack system for public singers tric and bass guitarists Can plications requiring hands speaking theater or busi also be used with other elec free operation such as aero ness presentations Components tric instruments bics or percussion Microphone SM58 or BG3 1 WH20 Headset WL93 omnidirectional Microphone lavalier Receiver AXR3 single antenna or AXR4N Diversity Power Supply PS20 105 125 VAC 60 Hz Supplied Carrying and storage case Receiver feet Hook and loop fastening strips gain adjustment screwdriver Accessories microphone stand adapter 1 4 to 1 4 guitar cables 2 RECEIVER FEATURES FIGURE 1 AXR3 AND AXR4N RECEIVER FE
11. MUTE to prevent sounds from being transmitted to the re ceiver Muting the transmitter does not turn off power SHURE 5 Audio Gain Conirol Allows you to adjust the transmitter to match the loudness of your vocals A small screwdriver is supplied to make adjustments 9V Alkaline Battery shown installed Provides power to the microphone transmitter Battery Cover Unscrews for access to the 9V alkaline bat tery and gain control English SYSTEM SETUP BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the transmitter POWER ON OFF switch to the OFF position AXB1 AXB1G Press down on the OPEN side of the battery compartment cover slide it back and flip it open as shown in Figure 4 AXH2 Unscrew the transmitter battery cover to expose the battery terminals as shown in Figure 3 lov YU a e Jol Tol 7 FIGURE 4 BATTERY INSTALLATION Insert a fresh 9V alkaline battery into the battery compart ment A Duracell MN1604 is recommended A fresh 9V alka line battery will typically provide 18 hours of performance time A fully charged 8 4V NiCad battery will provide about 2 hours of performance time IMPORTANT Carbon zinc and zinc chloride batteries will not provide adequate power and are not recommended Replace the battery cover HEADSET ASSEMBLY Refer to the tag attached to the headset for assembly in structions After assembling the WH20 adjust the head band and place it on yo
12. RELESS SYSTEM This Shure wireless transmitter is accepted under FCC Part 74 and or Part 90 IMPORTANT Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user s responsibility and licensability de pends on the user s classification and application and on the selected frequency Shure urges the user to consult the appropriate telecommunications authority before choosing and ordering frequencies Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Inc could void your authority to operate this equipment
13. e output RECEIVER SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT The squelch control on the AXR3 and AXRAN receivers is factory preset for optimum performance No further adjust ment is normally required It is possible to adjust the squelch control setting to emphasize either signal quality or system range Turning the squelch control clockwise causes the receiver to demand a higher quality signal less noise before mut ing but decreases operating range Turning the squelch control counterclockwise allows a low er quality signal through more noise before muting but in creases operating range To return the receiver squelch control to the factory setting ro tate it to the mid range position so the slot is vertical ABOUT THE SHURE NOISE SQUELCH SYSTEM Conventional squelch circuits analyze RF signal strength Conse quently they cannot discriminate between noise and desired sig nals When a wireless system is used in a noisy RF environment conventional circuits may open unexpectedly sending loud bursts of noise through the receiver when the transmitter s signal is weak or turned off Unlike conventional wireless systems Shure T Series systems use a noise squelch circuit that analyzes signal quality instead of signal strength A special detector monitors the level of high frequency noise When the transmitter signal is strong the system s noise level is low and the receiver sends au dio through When the transmitter signal is weak
14. fication AXB1G AXB1 Accepted under FCC Parts 74 and 90 Certi fied by IC in Canada under TRC 78 AXH2 31 AXH2 58 Type Accepted under FCC Parts 74 and 90 Certified by IC in Canada under TRC 78 Conforms to European Union directives eligible to bear CE marking meets European Union Requirements Type Approval pr I ETS 300 422 BZT 17 TR 2019 and BAPT 122 R 1 EMC Immunity pr ETS 300 445 AXR3 AXR4N Approved under the Declaration of Conformity provision of FCC Part 15 AXR3 Certified by IC in Canada under RSS 123 AXR4N Conforms to European Union di rectives eligible to bear CE marking mets European Union Requirements EMC Immunity pr ETS 300 445 Power sup ply meets Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Connector Pin Assignments Dimensions AXR3 English ACCESSORIES LICENSING AND WARRANTY FURNISHED ACCESSORIES Screwdriver sesei et nesi see i N eee 65A1659 Sew in Mounting Block WL93 AXSLWD Only 2 2 55 65B1733 Receiver AC Adapter 020000 PS20 120V Guitar Cables 2 AXSGW systems Only WA303 Swivel Adapter AXS31 58 systems Only WA371 Plastic Carrying Case Diversity Systems WA605 Plastic Carrying Case Single Antenna systems WA600 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Anti Roll Device for Handheld Transmitters AIK Neoprene Bodypack Belt Pouch WA570 Line Matching Output Transformer AXR3 Receiver A95U 1 8 Meter 6 ft Receiver
15. ng un wanted distortion In this case the PEAK indicator will glow con tinuously when you sing or speak in a loud voice and the gain level should be reduced See Figure 9 AXB1 AXB1G AXH2 O Kitov FIGURE 9 GAIN ADJUSTMENT To Increase Gain Rotate the transmitter gain control clock wise with the supplied screwdriver until the red TRANS MITTER AUDIO PEAK light on the receiver flickers when the guitar is played loudly or when you sing or speak ina loud voice To Reduce Gain Rotate the transmitter gain control counter clockwise until the red TRANSMITTER AUDIO PEAK light on the receiver flickers only when the guitar is played loudly or when you speak or sing in a loud voice To Return Audio Gain to the Factory Setting Rotate the transmitter audio gain control counterclockwise as far as it will go AXSGW systems clockwise as far as it will go AXSHW systems or to mid position AXS31 AXS58 and AXSLWD Systems SHURE RECEIVER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The volume control on the front panel of the AXR3 and AXR4N receivers can be adjusted to make the wireless system output level identical to that of a cabled guitar or bass or wired micro phone After making any necessary transmitter gain adjust ments adjust the receiver volume control until the output reach es the desired level Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase output Rotate it counterclockwise to decreas
16. red on 5 Power Switch Recessed to prevent accidental turn off 6 Mute Switch Slide to ON for normal operation Slide to MUTE to prevent sounds from being transmitted to the re ceiver Muting the transmitter does not turn off transmitter power Low Battery Indicator Glows red when one hour or less of 10 11 operating time remains and transmitter battery should be changed Audio Gain Control Provides audio level adjustment to ac commodate different sound sources e g speaking or play ing an instrument A small screwdriver is supplied to make adjustments Input Connector AXB1 Tini Q G connector provides connection to a variety of lavalier and headset microphone cables and to the Shure WA302 instrument adapter cable AXB1G Accepts a standard 1 4 inch or guitar cable plug Lavalier Microphone WL93 omnidirectional condenser microphone supplied with a mount that clips onto a tie lapel or acoustic instrument Cables AXB1G 1 4 inch to 1 4 inch guitar cable for electric guitar or other electric instruments ayauya ANA 6 FIGURE 3 AXH2 MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER FEATURES Power Switch Recessed to prevent accidental turn off Power On Indicator Glows green when power is on Low Battery Indicator Glows red when one hour or less of operating time remains and battery should be changed Mute Switch Slide to ON for normal operation Slide to
17. ur head Position the microphone over the corner of your mouth about 1 2 inch away See Figure 5 To reduce pops and breath noise place the supplied foam windscreen over the microphone FIGURE 5 HEADSET MICROPHONE POSITION SHURE BODYPACK TRANSMITTER SETUP Attach the transmitter to your belt guitar strap or waistband as shown in Figure 6 Depress the tab marked PRESS and slip the belt or strap between the transmitter body and the belt clip For added stability draw the strap or belt toward the clip s top wire especially when using thin guitar straps AXB1 AXB1G FIGURE 6 TRANSMITTER SETUP Plug your guitar headset microphone or lavalier micro phone into the transmitter RECEIVER SETUP Plug one end of the AC power adapter into the DC INPUT con nector on the back of the receiver AXR4N Loop the power cable around the cable retainer on the bottom of the receiver See Figure 7 Plug the other end into an AC power source use PS20 for 105 125 VAC The green POWER light on the re ceiver will glow t og Fs a 2 FIGURE 7 AXR4N POWER CABLE RETAINER Connect the receiver output The Guitarist plug a standard guitar cable two provided into the receiver s output con nector Plug the other end into a guitar amplifier as shown in Figure 8 AXSHW AXS31 AXS58 or AXSLWD Use a cable with a 1 4 inch phone plug AXR3 AXR4N or a fe
18. urn your transmitter off The RF or ANTENNA light should go out f the RF or ANTENNA lights do not go out after you turn off your transmitter your receiver is picking up an RF signal from some other source If you cannot identify and remove this source usually other digital or wireless electronic equipment nearby place your receiver in another loca tion If external RF sources cannot be avoided you may need a wireless system that operates on a different carrier frequency Contact your Shure dealer SHURE OPERATING YOUR WIRELESS SYSTEM 1 Once you have established a wireless link slide the trans mitter MUTE switch to the ON position 2 Sing speak or play your instrument at typical volume lev els AXSGW systems turn the volume control on your gui tar or bass all the way up Normal operation is indicated by Steady glow of yellow RF light AXR3 or ANTENNA light A or B AXRAN Flickering of the red PEAK light AXR3 or TRANSMITTER AUDIO PEAK light AXR4N when loud sounds are trans mitted NOTE If the red TRANSMITTER AUDIO PEAK light on the receiver does not flicker occasionally refer to the Wireless System Adjustments Section below 3 When finished slide the MUTE switch to MUTE Then slide the transmitter POWER switch to OFF Muting the transmit ter first will help prevent audio thumps that may occur when powering off the transmitter AXR3 AXR4N S _ 48 e o ee P English WIR
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