MX153 Earset Microphone

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The Shure Microflex® MX153 is a professional subminiature earset headworn microphone for use in speech and other applications requiring low profile, discreet placement where improved gain-before-feedback over lavalier microphones is desired.

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Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

Condenser
Omnidirectional
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MX153B/O-TQG Microflex Earset Headworn Condenser MicrophoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary, OmnidirectionalEqually sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.Read moreGo to the glossary, TQG Connector, Black
MX153T/O-TQG Microflex Earset Headworn Condenser MicrophoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary, OmnidirectionalEqually sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.Read moreGo to the glossary, TQG Connector, Tan
MX153C/O-TQG Microflex Earset Headworn Condenser MicrophoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary, OmnidirectionalEqually sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.Read moreGo to the glossary, TQG Connector, Cocoa

The Shure Microflex® MX153 is a professional subminiature earset microphone ideal for speech and other applications requiring low-profile discreet placement where improved gain before feedbackSustained “howl” when a mic 'hears' a loudspeaker already reproducing that mic's sound.Read moreGo to the glossary over lavalier microphones is desired. Delivering exceptional speech clarity, the MX153 is ideal for corporate presentations, houses of worship, A/V conferencing and live sound reinforcement. Additionally, Commshield® Technology offers superior RF immunity from cellular devices and digital bodypack transmitters. Available in three color options and direct TA4F connectivity to Shure bodypacks, the MX153 provides outstanding clarity in an extremely comfortable, over the ear design.

  • Subminiature, omnidirectionalEqually sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.Read moreGo to the glossary cartridge offers superior speech clarity and enhanced plosive protection with no proximity effectWith a directional mic, more bass is added when the mic is closer to the sound source.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Terminated with TQG/TA4F connector for direct connectivity to Shure wireless bodypack transmitters
  • Ultra-Lightweight, Comfortable, Flexible design is stable and easy to place over either ear
  • CommShield® Technology guards against interference from Cellular RF devices and digital bodypack transmitters
  • Kevlar® Reinforced, Soft Flex Cable
  • Matte Black, Tan, and Cocoa color options available
  • Includes protective storage pouch, 3 windscreens, and collar clip

Remarks:

MX153 performs optimally with 1-5V DC bias. Some bodypacks (like AXT100) may output more than 5V DC resulting in poor audio quality. Please check the bodypack data sheet if this problem occurs on MX153.

  • Transducer TypeA transducer converts sound into an electrical signal. The two most common types are dynamic and condenser. Read moreGo to the glossary : CondenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Polar Pattern"Polar pattern" describes how well the microphone “hears“ sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary: OmnidirectionalEqually sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Frequency ResponseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary: 20 Hz - 20,000 kHz
  • SensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary (1 kHz): -41 dBV/Pa (9 mV) kHz
  • Equivalent Selfnoise:

    34 dB

  • Sound Pressure:
    Transducer Type

    Electret Condenser

    Polar Pattern

    Omnidirectional

    Frequency Response

    20 to 20,000 Hz

    Output Impedance

    N/A

    Sensitivity
    open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical

    -41 dBV/Pa (9 mV)

    Maximum SPL
    1 kHz at 1% THD (1000Ω load)

     2500 Ω load: 107 dB SPL
    1000 Ω load: 107 dB SPL

    Signal-To-Noise Ratio

    60 dB

    Dynamic Range @ 1 kHz
    (1000Ω load)

    2500 Ω load: 73 dB
    1000 Ω load: 73 dB

    Self Noise
    equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical

    34 dB

    Operating Temperature Range

    -18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F)

    Polarity

    Positive pressure on diaphragm produces negative voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1

    Power Requirements

    +1-5 V DC (500 μA maximum)

    Weight

    19.76g

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