SHURE UL4 UniPlex Lavalier Microphone User Manual

June 3, 2024
Shure

SHURE UL4 UniPlex Lavalier Microphone User Manual
SHURE UL4 UniPlex Lavalier Microphone

General Description

Product Overview

The Shure UniPlex UL4 is a professional subminiature cardioid lavalier microphone that is ideal for speech applications in broadcast, corporate, and conference environments. The subminiature design and custom cardioid element provide robust audio performance. Each microphone is supplied with a storage pouch, single tie clip, and snap-fit windscreen.

Features

  • 5 mm cardioid subminiature design for discrete placement
  • 1.6 mm PLEX Cable technology, paintable cable, and no memory effect
  • Professional sound quality for speech applications
  • High RF immunity, compatible with Shure digital wireless systems without  RF interference
  • Included case, tie clip, and windscreen
  • TA4F and LEMO terminations for variable wireless system connectivity
  • Available in Black, Tan, Cocoa, and White finishes

Note: Only use UL4 with Shure wireless systems

Lavalier Distance

Tie Clip
Tie Clip

**Snap-Fit Windscreen

**

Accessories

Furnished Accessories

Furnished Acces­ sories| UL4 Black| UL4 Tan| UL4 Cocoa| UL4 White
---|---|---|---|---
Single Tie Clip| RPMDL4STC/B (1)| RPMDL4STC/T (1)| RPMDL4STC/C (1)| RPMDL4STC/W (1)
Snap-Fit Windscreen| RPMUL4SFWS/B (1)| RPMUL4SFWS/T (1)| RPMUL4SFWS/C (1)| RPMUL4SFWS/W (1)
Case| RPMDL4CASE| RPMDL4CASE| RPMDL4CASE| RPMDL4CASE
Preamplifier (UL4B/ C-XLR only)| RPM400TQG| N/A| N/A| N/A

Accessories are available in Black (/B), Tan (/T), Cocoa (/C), and White (/W) color varieties. Please consult your Shure representative for available options.

Optional Accessories

TA4F/TQG XLR Preamplifier RPM400TQG
Lemo XLR Preamplifier RPM400LEMO
Black Dual Tie Clip, qty.1 RPMDL4DTC/B
White Dual Tie Clip, qty.1 RPMDL4DTC/W
Tan Dual Tie Clip, qty.1 RPMDL4DTC/T
Cocoa Dual Tie Clip, qty.1 RPMDL4DTC/C

Replacement Parts

RPMUL4SFWS/B UL4 SNAP-FIT WINDSCREEN, BLACK, QTY 3
RPMUL4SFWS/C UL4 SNAP-FIT WINDSCREEN, COCOA, QTY 3
RPMUL4SFWS/T UL4 SNAP-FIT WINDSCREEN, TAN, QTY 3
RPMUL4SFWS/W UL4 SNAP-FIT WINDSCREEN, WHITE, QTY 3
**RPMDL4STC/B*** SINGLE TIE CLIP, BLACK, QTY. 3
**RPMDL4STC/C*** SINGLE TIE CLIP, COCOA, QTY. 3
**RPMDL4STC/T*** SINGLE TIE CLIP, TAN, QTY. 3
**RPMDL4STC/W*** SINGLE TIE CLIP, WHITE, QTY. 3
*RPMDL4CASEE** DL4 POUCH, LAVALIER

*Also compatible with DuraPlex and TwinPlex 1.6 mm microphones.

Specifications

  • Microphone Capsule: MEMS
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz

Sensitivity

MTQG

| -42 dBV/Pa [1]
---|---
LEMO|

-37 dBV/Pa [1]

Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical

MTQG

| 32 dB SPL-A
---|---
LEMO|

32 dB SPL-A

Signal-To-Noise Ratio [2]

MTQG

| 62 dB-A
---|---
LEMO|

62 dB-A

  • Maximum SPL [3]: 130 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical

  • Dynamic Range: 98 dB typical

  • Microphone Current Draw: 530 µA, maximum

  • Bias Voltage
    Recommended Operating Voltage
    3.5­5 V DC minimum, 5.5 V DC maximum

  • 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: 12.5 g (0.44 oz.)
  1. 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
  2. S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
  3. THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL

Dimensions
Dimensions

 | A Cable Length| B Cable Diameter| C Microphone Length| D Microphone Diameter
---|---|---|---|---
UL4| 66 in. (1.67 m)| 1.6 mm| 17 mm| 5 mm

Frequency Response

Frequency Response

Polar Pattern
Polar Pattern

Wiring and Termination

Typical Wiring Table


Series

| Cable Con- struction| Electri cal De-sign| Polari ty| Re- placement Connector| For Use With| Wiring| Line Art (From Solder Side)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
UL4- MTQG| 1.6 mm cable with 2 conduc­ tors, 2 shield wires and shield| 3-Wire (Source Follow­ er)| 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)| Wiring Instructions
UL4- LEMO| 1.6 mm cable with 2 conduc­ tors, 2 shield wires and shield| 2-Wire (Com­ mon Source)| Nega­tive with re­spect to ground| WA416| Shure Lemo bodypacks (ADX1- Lemo, Shure UR1M- Lemo, ULXD1- Lemo)| Red wire: Audio/Bias (3)
Blue wire: Bias (2)
Shield wire: Ground (1)| Wiring Instructions

Converting LEMO to TA4F

Series| Cable Construction| Electri cal De- sign| Polari ty| Replacement Connector| For Use With| Wiring| Line Art (From Solder Side)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
UL4- LEMO| 1.6mm cable with 2 con­ duc­ tors, 2 shield wires and shield| 2-Wire (Com­ mon Source)| Nega­tive with re­ spect to ground| Shure TQG/ TA4F: WA430| Termination Dependent| Shield wire: Ground(1)
Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3)
Blue wire: Not con­ected
8.25kΩ Resistor be­tween pin 2 and 3 Shield: Ground(Shell)| Wiring
Instructions

MTQG Connector Assembly

Connector Assembly
Exploded View
Connector Assembly
Assembled View

Certifications

Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance.

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

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