SHURE DH5 DuraPlex Omnidirectional Headset User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Shure
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DH5
DuraPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset
The Shure Omnidirectional DuraPlex Headset user guide.
Version: 1.1 (2022-D)
DH5 DuraPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset
General Description
The DuraPlex DH5 omnidirectional headset microphone is ideal for both speech and performance applications that require durability and minimal visibility. The bendable lightweight headset features switchable boom mounting placement and a neutral clear design to be used with any DH5 color variant. The certified IP57 rated headset can withstand challenging conditions in volving sweat and dust for use in theater, corporate events, and TV broadcast applications. Each microphone is supplied with a storage pouch, single tie clip, vocal presence frequency response cap, snap fit windscreen, foam windscreen, and TA4F threaded adapter.
Features
- IP57 Certified dust resistant and waterproof/sweatproof headset
- 5mm omnidirectional subminiature design for discrete placement and improved gain before feedback
- 1.6mm PLEX Cable technology, paintable cable, and no memory effect
- Professional sound quality for speech and performance applications
- High RF immunity, compatible with digital wireless systems without RF interference
- Attachable Presence Cap included for tailored frequency response in speech applications
- Included furnished accessories for storage, mounting options, and wind protection
- TA4F and LEMO terminations for variable wireless system connectivity
- Universal clear headset frame with switchable boom mount placement
- Available in Black, Tan, Cocoa finishes
Care and Maintenance
The DuraPlex omnidirectional microphone has been IP57 dust-protected, waterproof rated by extensive internal tests, so you can clean it using distilled water and a mild detergent when necessary.
Adjusting the Headband and Microphone
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Adjust headband width.
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Adjust the earhooks, slide the boom arm in the boom pivot, and twist the pivot to adjust height and length.
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Bend boom arm into place. Adjust position.
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Use presence cap or leave off.
Important: Use slide-fit windscreen with the presence cap Use snap-fit windscreen without the presence cap
Reversing the Boom
The microphone boom can be positioned on the left or right side of the head.
- Squeeze the earpiece towards the headband.
- Push out the boom arm and boom pivot.
- On the other side, repeat the steps to remove the boom pivot.
- Move the boom arm to the preferred side, ensuring that the boom arm is placed in the slot in the boom pivot.
- Squeeze each earpiece towards the headband to push boom pivots back into place.
Presence Cap
Frequency Response
Attaching the Windscreen
There are two windscreens for use with the DuraPlex microphone:
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A slide-fit windscreen for use with the presence cap
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A snap-fit windscreen for use without the presence cap
Note: Do not use the snap-fit windscreen with the presence cap–the presence cap can become caught inside the snap-fit windscreen.
Using the Collar Clip
Accessories
Furnished Accessories
Furnished Accessories | DH5 Black | DH5 Tan | DH5 Cocoa |
---|---|---|---|
Single Tie Clip | RPMDL4STC/B (1) | RPMDL4STC/T (1) | RPMDL4STC/C (1) |
Presence Cap | RPMDL4FC/B (1) | RPMDL4FC/T (1) | RPMDL4FC/C (1) |
Snap-Fit Windscreen | RPMDL4SFWS/B (1) | RPMDL4SFWS/T (1) | RPMDL4SFWS/C |
(1)
Foam Windscreen| RPMDL4WS/B (1)| RPMDL4WS/T (1)| RPMDL4WS/C (1)
Sticky Mount| RPM40TS (1)| RPM40TS (1)| RPM40TS (1)
Case| RPMDL4CASE| RPMDL4CASE| RPMDL4CASE
**Threaded TA4F Adapter| ** WA445| WA445| WA445
Accessories are available in Black (/B), Tan (/T), AND Cocoa (/C) color varieties. Please consult your Shure representative for available options.
Optional Accessories
TA4F/TQG XLR Preamplifier | RPM400TQG |
---|---|
Lemo XLR Preamplifier | RPM400LEMO |
Replacement Parts
Description | Black | Tan | Cocoa | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Presence Cap, qty. 5 | RPMDL4FC/B | RPMDL4FC/T | RPMDL4FC/C |
2 | Foam Windscreen, qty. 3 | RPMDL4WS/B | RPMDL4WS/T | RPMDL4WS/C |
3 | Snap-fit Windscreen, qty. 3 | RPMDL4SFWS/B | RPMDL4SFWS/T | RPMDL4SFWS/C |
4
| Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, Lemo Con- nector|
RPMDH5B/O- LM3| RPMDH5T/O- LM3| RPMDH5C/O- LM3
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| Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, MTQG Con- nector|
RPMDH5B/O- MTQG| RPMDH5T/O- MTQG| RPMDH5C/O- MTQG
5| Boom Pivot, qty. 4| RPMDH5PIVOT| RPMDH5PIVOT| RPMDH5PIVOT
6| Boom Mount, qty. 4| RPMDH5BM| RPMDH5BM| RPMDH5BM
7| Headset Frame, qty. 1| RPMDHSF| RPMDHSF| RPMDHSF
| Single Tie Clip, qty. 3| RPMDL4STC/B| RPMDL4STC/T| RPMDL4STC/C
| Dual Tie Clip, qty. 3| RPMDL4DTC/B| RPMDL4DTC/T| RPMDL4DTC/C
| DL4 Sticky Mount, qty. 3| RPMDL4SM| RPMDL4SM| RPMDL4SM
| DH5 Case, Headsset| RPMDH5CASE| RPMDH5CASE| RPMDH5CASE
| TA4F XLR Preamp| RPM400TQG| RPM400TQG| RPM400TQG
| LEMO XLR Preamp| RPM400LEMO| RPM400LEMO| RPM400LEMO
Threaded Mount Instructions
Wiring and Termination
Typical Wiring Table
**Series| ****Cable Con- struc- tion| **
Elec- trical De- sign
| **Polari- ty| Re- place- ment Con- nector| ****For
Use With| ****Wiring| ****Line Art (From Solder Side)**
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
**DL4- LEMO**
| 1.6mm cable with single con ductor and shield| ****
3 wire with addi tional bias on pin 3
| Posi tive with re spect to ground| **** WA416| Shure Lemo Bodypacks (AD1/ADX1- Lemo, Shure UR1M- Lemo, ULXD1- Lemo)| **** Red wire: Bias(2) Blue wire: Audio(3) Shield: Ground(1)|
**DL4- MTQG| 1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield| **
**** 3-Wire
| Posi tive with re spect to ground| **** WA430| **** All Shure TA4F Body packs| **** Red wire: Bias(2) Blue wire: Audio(3) Shield wire: Ground(1) Shield: Ground (Shell)|
Note: The conductors have a black, protective coating that you must
remove with isopropyl alcohol to see their actual color.
TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased Wiring)
**Series| **
Cable Con- struc- tion
| **Electri- cal De- sign| ****Polari- ty| Re-
place- ment Con- nector| ****For Use With| ****Wiring|
****Line Art (From Solder Side)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
****DL4- MTQG| 1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and
shield| ** 3-Wire (Source Follow er)| Posi tive with re spect
to ground| WA435| **** Lectrosonics TA5F body packs| **** Red
wire: Bias(2) Blue wire: Audio(3) Shield wire: Ground(1) Shield: Ground(Shell)
Jumper between 1 and 4|
**Series| ****Cable Con- struc- tion| ****Electri- cal De-
sign| ****Polari- ty| Re- place- ment Con- nector|
****For Use With| ****Wiring| ****Line Art (From
Solder Side)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
****DL4- LEMO| 1.6mm cable with 2 con- duc- tors, 2 shield wires and
shield| ** 3-Wire (Source Follow- er)| ****
**** Posi- tive with re- spect to ground
| **** WA435| **** Lectrosonics TA5F body- packs| ****
Red wire: Bias(2) Blue wire: Audio(3) Shield wire: Ground(1) Shield: Ground(Shell) Jumper between 1 and 4
| ****
Note: The conductors have a black, protective coating that you must
remove with isopropyl alcohol to see their actual color.
MTQG Connector Assembly
Note: Make sure to solder the shield to ground collar.
Specifications
Note:
- All specification values are based on using a typical bodypack with 5 V bias input or the RPM400MTQG preamplifier. When using the RPM400LEMO amplifier, refer to the RPM400LEMO specifications.
- All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.
Microphone Capsule
MEMS
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity
42.5 dBV at 1 kHz [1] Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical 31 dB
SPLA
Signal-To-Noise Ratio [2] 63.0 dB
Maximum SPL [3] 132.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
Dynamic Range
101.0 dB typical
Microphone Current Draw
220 µA, maximum
Bias Voltage
Recommended Operating Voltage
5 V DC, 2.6 V DC minimum
Housing
Molded ABS
Polarity
**MTQG| Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 3 with respect to pin 1
---|---
****LEMO**| Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 3 with respect to pin 1
Cable Diameter
1.6 mm
Cable Length
66 in. (1.67 m)
Net Weight
DL4 | 15.0 g (0.53 oz.) |
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DH5 | 20.0 g (0.7 oz.) |
- 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
- S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
- THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
Dimensions
| Cable Length| Cable Diameter| Microphone Length|
Microphone Diameter| Boom Length
---|---|---|---|---|---
DH5-MTQG, DH5- LEMO| 66 in. (1.67M)| 1.6MM| 14.5MM|
5.2MM| **** 13.6CM
Certifications
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European
directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity
can be obtained from:
www.shure.com/europe/compliance
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Global Compliance
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0
Email: info@shure.de
www.shure.com
References
- Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones
- Documentation Finder - Shure Europe
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