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Shure BLX14-MX53 (K14, 614-638 MHz) Wireless Headset (Colour T)

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Shure BLX14-MX53 (K14, 614-638 MHz) Wireless Headset (Colour T)
Product no: 9000-0005-8714 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Shure certainly knows all the tricks of the music trade. Not only do they have years of experience under their belt, they also ask their users for feedback while they're developing their wireless systems. No wonder they're able to deliver one quality product after the other! Take the Shure BLX14-MX53, for instance, a no-nonsense wireless microphone headset that consists of a BLX1 bodypack transmitter, a BLX4 receiver and an MX153 headset microphone. In situations that call for a discreet microphone - conferences, meetings, presentations - this set is exactly what you need.

Quality and Ease

The MX153 headset microphone delivers an impressive, crystal-clear output that is perfect for speech in particular. Fasten this inconspicuous mic to your ear, and you'll be able to benefit from a wide frequency range, ensuring your voice is reproduced in great detail. The BLX1 bodypack transmitter and the BLX4 receiver that are also part of the set can easily be synced thanks to the latter's QuickScan function, which automatically selects the best possible, interference-free frequency. Simply set your transmitter to the same frequency, and you're good to go.

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Specifications

Product features

Number of wireless system channels 1
Number of microphones 1 microphone
Bandwidth 24 to 32 MHz
Battery type AA
Battery life (approx.) 11-15 hours
Digital connection(s) n/a
Sustainable product not specified
Frequency suitable for Belgium yes, licence required
Frequency suitable for Netherlands yes, no licence required
Frequency suitable for UK yes, with standard licence
Worldwide frequency use no
Frequency band Shure K14 (614 - 638 MHz)
Includes headset yes
Channel 39 (614 - 622 MHz), 40 (622 - 630 MHz), 41 (630 - 638 MHz)
Maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
Polar pattern omni-directional
Switchable frequencies yes
Analogue audio output type unbalanced line out (TS jack), balanced microphone out (XLR)
Type of frequency band 600 - 699 MHz
Transmission power 10 mW

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 500 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 47,0 x 33,0 x 11,0 cm

Product specifications

1x Shure BLX4 analogue standard UHF receiver

  • Shure QuickScan frequency selection
  • high-quality, interference-free sound
  • up to 12 systems per frequency band
  • two audio status indicator LEDs per channel
  • LED display per channel
  • compact housing
  • internal antennas
  • available frequencies: 614 - 638 MHz (K14)
  • maximum range: 100 yards (91 m)
  • frequency range audio: 50 to 15,000 Hz
  • THD: 0.5%, typical
  • dynamic range: 100 dB, A-weighted, typical
  • operating temperature: -18 °C to 57 °C
  • outputs: 1x XLR and 1x 1/4" jack
  • output impedance XLR: 200 ohms
  • output impedance jack: 50 ohms
  • power supply: 12-15 V DC @ 320 mA
  • dimensions (WxDxH): 7.4 x 4.1 x 1.6 inches (188 x 103 x 40 mm)
  • weight: 8.5 oz (241 g)
  • comes with an adapter

1x Shure MX153 miniature headset microphone

  • headset microphone for speech
  • TA4F connector
  • cable: 1.2 m, reinforced with Kevlar
  • included: storage pouch, 3 windscreens and a clothing clip
  • colour: T (tan/beige)
  • pickup pattern: omnidirectional
  • weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
  • sensitivity: -41.0 dBv/Pa
  • frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • maximum SPL: 107 dB
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB (ref. 94db SPL @ 1 kHz)

1x Shure BLX-1 bodypack transmitter

  • ergonomic on/off switch
  • adjustable gain control
  • quick and easy frequency matching
  • up to 12 compatible channels per group
  • available frequencies: 614 - 638 MHz (K14)
  • power supply: 2x AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries
  • power and battery status LED
  • battery life: 14 consecutive hours
  • maximum range: 100 yards (91 m)
  • uses the UHF band
  • sturdy, lightweight design
  • compatible with a variety of microphone types
  • TA4F microphone connector
  • audio frequency range: 50 - 15,000 Hz
  • transmitter RF output power: 10 mW
  • dynamic range: 100 dB, A-weighted
  • distortion(THD): 0.5%
  • operating temperature: -18 °C to 50 °C
  • dimensions: 4.3 x 2.5 x 0.8 inches (110 x 64 x 21 mm)
  • weight: 2.6 oz (75 g)
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MX153 User Guide (en) Manual English
MX153 User Guide (nl) Manual Dutch

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