SHURE WL18 Series Lavalier Condenser Microphone Owner’s Manual

WL18 Series Lavalier Condenser Microphone

Specifications

• Type: Condenser (electret bias)

• Frequency Response: 50 to 17,000 Hz

• Output Impedance: 1800 Ω

• Sensitivity: WL183: 40.0 dBV/Pa, WL184: 44.5
  dBV/Pa, WL185: 45.5 dBV/Pa

• Maximum SPL: WL183: 125.0 dB SPL, WL184: 129.5
  dB SPL, WL185: 130.5 dB SPL

• Self Noise (A-Weighted): WL183: 22.5 dB SPL,
  WL184: 27.0 dB SPL, WL185: 28.0 dB SPL

• Dynamic Range: 102.5 dB

• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm
  produces positive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1

• Power Requirements: Regulated nominal +5 Vdc
  (1.5 Vdc to 10 Vdc) provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative
  to pin 1 of a Shure wireless microphone transmitter

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Insert the top of the microphone through the tie clip loop from
   below until it snaps into place over the lower groove on the
   microphone.

2. To install the snap-fit windscreen, press it down on the
   microphone until it clicks into place inside the upper groove on
   the microphone. The snap-fit windscreen provides 30 dB of pop
   protection.

3. Attach the microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6
   in.) below the neckline.

Note: The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB
of pop protection. Do not cover the microphone with your hand or
clothing.

Changing Cartridges

The WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones use interchangeable
cartridges. To change the cartridge, unscrew it from the microphone
base and replace it with one of the replacement cartridges listed
below.

FAQ

Q: Can I use the same windscreen for different models of

microphones?

A: Yes, you can use the snap-fit foam windscreens for SM35,
BETA98, BETA98A, BETA98/S, BETA98D/S, BETA98H/C, MX183, MX184,
MX185, MX202, WH30, WL183, WL184, and WL185 interchangeably.

Q: What is the power requirement for these microphones?

A: The microphones require a regulated nominal +5 Vdc (1.5 Vdc
to 10 Vdc) provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1
of a Shure wireless microphone transmitter.

WL183 WL184 WL185
Lavalier Condenser Microphone
User guide for Shure lavalier condenser microphones WL183, WL184, and WL185. Version: 2.2 (2024-B)

Table of Contents

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General Description

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Model Variations

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Installation

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Changing Cartridges Specifications Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Certifications

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WL183 WL184 WL185 Lavalier Condenser Microphone
General Description

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Models WL183, WL184 and WL185 are lavalier electret condenser microphones for use with a wireless bodypack transmitter. Each microphone has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin connector (TA4F). The furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90° intervals for placement flexibility.
Model Variations
WL183 (Omnidirectional): General purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. Low handling noise. Pickup angle is 360°. WL184 (Supercardioid): Sound reinforcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 115°. WL185 (Cardioid): General pur pose sound reinforcement applications requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 130°.
Installation
1. Insert the top of the microphone through tie clip loop from below until tie clip loop snaps into place over the lower groove on the microphone. 2. To install the snap-fit windscreen, press it down on the microphone until it clicks into place inside the upper groove on the microphone. The snap-fit windscreen provides 30 dB of pop protection. 3. Attach the microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.) below the neckline.
Note
· The snap-fit windscreen can be removed by spreading the slot in the plastic snapfit ring. · To install the smaller foam windscreen, slip the windscreen over the top of the microphone so that it covers the side slots.
The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of pop protection
NOTE: Do not cover the microphone with your hand or clothing

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Changing Cartridges
The WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones use interchangeable cartridges. To change the cartridge, unscrew it from the mi crophone base and replace it with one of the replacement cartridges listed below.
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CARDIOID (WL185)

Specifications
Type
Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response
50 to 17,000 Hz
Output Impedance
1800
Sensitivity[1] WL183 WL184 WL185
Maximum SPL
WL183 WL184 WL185
Self Noise (A-Weighted):
WL183 WL184 WL185

40.0 dBV/Pa 44.5 dBV/Pa 45.5 dBV/Pa
125.0 dB SPL 129.5 dB SPL 130.5 dB SPL
22.5 dB SPL 27.0 dB SPL 28.0 dB SPL

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Dynamic Range
102.5 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1
Power Requirements
Regulated nominal +5 Vdc (1.5 Vdc to 10 Vdc) provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1 of a Shure wireless microphone transmitter
[1] 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL

MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM

Replacement Parts

Black Omnidirectional Cartridge for all MX- (Microflex®) Models and WL183

R183B

Black Supercardioid Cartridge for all MX- (Microflex®) and WL183, WL184 and WL185 Models

R184B

Black Cardioid Cartridge for WL185 and all MX- (Microflex®) Models

R185B

Black Snap-Fit Foam Windscreens (4) for SM35, BETA98, BETA98A, BETA98/S, BETA98D/S, BETA98H/C, MX183, MX184, MX185, MX202, WH30, WL183, WL184 and WL185

RK183WS

Black Small Foam Windscreens (4) for MX183, MX184, MX185, SM84, WL84A, WL183, WL184 and WL185

RK261BWS

Single Mount Tie-Clips (2) for MX183, MX184 and MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 RK183T1

4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F/TQG)

WA330

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Replacement Parts
Cables
Accessory Part Numbers C122

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Description

Compatible Microphones

4-pin mini-connector to lavalier housing MX183, MX184, and MX185

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 Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12 75031 Eppingen, Germany Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0 Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4 Email: info@shure.de

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