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TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48 TwinPlex™ Lavalier Microphones The Shure TwinPlex Lavalier online user guide. Version: 11 (2019-I)

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TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48
TwinPlexTM Lavalier Microphones
The Shure TwinPlex Lavalier online user guide. Version: 11.1 (2021-J)

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Table of Contents

TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48 TwinPlexTM Lavalier Micro

phones

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General Description

3

Features

3

Model Variations

4

The Shure TwinPlex Cartridge

5

Care and Maintenance

5

TwinPlex Accessories Quick Start

5

Frequency Caps

6

Attaching the Windscreen

6

Lavalier Standoff

7

Tie Clip

7

Dual Tie Clip

7

Vampire Clip

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Sticky Mount

8

Sticky Vampire Clip

8

Lavalier Distance

8

Threaded Mount Instructions

8

Accessories

8

Replacement Parts

9

Furnished Accessories

9

Optional Accessories

10

Wiring and Termination

10

Typical Wiring Table

10

Converting LEMO to TA4F

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TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased

Wiring)

12

Hirose Wiring for Sony Bodypacks

13

MTQG Connector Assembly

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RPM400 Preamplifiers

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Features

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Preamplifier Mounting Kit

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Specifications

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Frequency Response

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Certifications

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TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48 TwinPlexTM Lavalier Microphones General Description

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The Shure TwinPlex subminiature omnidirectional lavaliers are designed to perform better than other 5 mm lavalier micro phones for professional theater, film, tv, and corporate events. The TwinPlex dual-diaphragm technology yields extraordinary gainbeforefeedback, offaxis response, and low selfnoise while delivering lifelike, exceptional clarity free of digital interfer ence. The cable itself is ultra quiet and has been tested to be the longest-lasting, most dependable cable in its class. The Twin Plex series features the most extensive accessories and connector options to date. TwinPlex 5 mm lavs not only meet premi um market-leading expectations, they exceed them.
Features
� Exceptional sound quality from the all new TwinPlex dual-diaphragm element  Robust low frequency response with flat top end  Best in class specifications and dynamic range  Consistent off axis response results in increased gain before feedback
� Durability beyond the competition  Exclusive, double helix cable technology with redundant grounding 3/20

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 Nanocoated frequency caps for reduced sweat out � Comprehensive accessories and microphone offerings
 Over 60 color, sensitivity, frequency response, and connector options available  All new clips, mounts, and accessories designed on extended research and field testing � High RF immunity for use with today's digital wireless systems. � Paintable cables allow for discreet placement in professional theater applications. � Interchangeable frequency response caps offer adjustable flat or presence responses (TL45, TL46, TL47).

Model Variations
Shure TwinPlex lavaliers are available in a variety of connector and sensitivity levels.

Model

Sound

Sensitivity

Connector

Cable Type

TL45 series

Natural

Low

LEMO

1.1mm (Paintable)

TL46 series

Natural

High

LEMO, MTQG

1.6mm (Paintable)

TL47 series

Natural

Low

LEMO, MDOT, MTQG, XLR, NC

1.6mm (Paintable)

TL48 series

Speech

Low

LEMO, MDOT, MTQG, NC

1.6mm (Paintable)

Model Variations Key

Series TL45 TL46 TL47 TL48

Color B: Black C: Cocoa T: Tan W: White

Polar Pattern O: Omnidirectional

Connector
LEMO: LEMO3 body packs

Accessories
A: Accessories includ ed

MTQG: TA4F/TQG Shure bodypacks
XLR: includes XLR pre amplifier

NC: no connector
MDOT: MicroDot (re quires adapter)

Note: Not all model variations are available. Refer to www.shure.com/twinplex for the most up to date offerings.

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The Shure TwinPlex Cartridge
Over 6 years in development, the patent pending, TwinPlex Omnidirectional element was designed to offer best in class sound quality and specifications of any lavalier to date. It utilizes a dual-diaphragm design with two side firing elements as opposed to a single, end fired design. By essentially doubling the surface area of the diaphragm in the same amount of space, the Twin Plex design offers robust low frequency response, exceptional off-axis consistency, increased gain-before-feedback and low handling noise, resulting in a new tier of performance for 5mm microphones.

 Diaphragm Assembly  Spacer Washer  Backplate Assembly  Contact Spacer  Nest  PCB

TwinPlex cartridge exploded view

Care and Maintenance
The TwinPlex lavalier dual-diaphragm has a nanocoating which rejects the build-up of grit from sweat and water. It is designed to withstand being blown out with a can of air for quick clean-up.

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Frequency Caps
TL45 / TL46 / TL47
TL48
Attaching the Windscreen

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Lavalier Standoff Tie Clip Dual Tie Clip Vampire Clip

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Sticky Mount Sticky Vampire Clip Lavalier Distance
Threaded Mount Instructions

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Accessories
Replacement Parts
MTQG/TA4F 4-pin Connector (Shure� Bodypacks) Neutrik MTQG 5-pin Connector Kit (Lectrosonics� Bodypacks) TL45 Lemo Connector for 1.1mm cables TL46/47/48/TH53 Lemo Connector for 1.6mm cables

WA430 WA435 WA411 WA416

MicroDot adapters for -MDOT versions
MicroDot to LEMO 3 Pin for Shure� and Sennheiser� Bodypacks MicroDot to TA4F/TQG for (Shure� Bodypacks) MicroDot to TA5F/TQG (Lectrosonics� Bodypacks)
Furnished Accessories

MD40LEMO MD40TA4F MD40TA5F

-A Series

Frequency Caps, Flat Response*

RPM40FC

Frequency Caps, Presence Response*

RPM40PC

Single Tie Clip

RPM40STC

Dual Tie Clip

RPM40TC

Standoff for Clips

RPM40SO

Vampire Mount

RPM40VM

Sticky Vampire Mount

RPM40SVM

Foam Windscreen

RPM40WS

Clear Sticky Mount

RPM40SM

Sticky Mount Adhesives (15 Pieces)

RPM40TS

Sticky Mount Adhesives (50 Pieces)

RPM40TS/50

Neutrik Threaded Shell for WA430/WA435

WA445

Storage Case

RPM40CASE

*Not furnished with TL48
Accessories are available in Black (/B), Tan (/T), Cocoa (/C), White (/W), and Mixed (/M) color varieties. Please consult your Shure representative for available options.

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-XLR Series
TA4F/TQG XLR Preamplifier Lemo XLR Preamplifier Belt Clip for XLR Preamplifier Mounting Kit for XLR Preamplifier
Optional Accessories
Magnet Mount Rycote� Mini-WindJammer (Gray) Accessory Kit for TL Microphones Magnet Mount is available in Black (/B) and White (/W) options.
Note: Optional accessories are not furnished with -A models.

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RPM400TQG RPM400LEMO RPM40PRECLIP RPM40PREMNT
RPM40MM RPM40MWJ RPM40KIT

Wiring and Termination

Typical Wiring Table

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)

TL45LEMO

1.1mm cable with single con ductor and shield

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

WA411

Shure Lemo Bodypacks (AD1/ADX1Lemo, Shure UR1MLemo, ULXD1Lemo), Sennheiser SK5212, Lectrosonics SSM, and others

Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3)
Shield: Ground(1)

TL46MTQG, TL47MTQG, TL48MTQG

1.6mm
cable
with 2 con duc tors, 2

3-Wire
(Source Follow er)

Posi tive with re spect

WA430

All Shure TA4F Body packs

Red wire: Bias(2) Blue wire: Audio(3) Shield wire: Ground(1)

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Series

Cable Con struc tion

shield wires and shield

Electri cal De sign

Polari ty

Re place ment
Con nector

to ground

For Use With

Wiring

Line Art (From Solder Side)

Shield: Ground (Shell)

TL46LEMO, TL47LEMO, TL48LEMO

1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

WA416

Shure Lemo bodypacks (ADX1Lemo, Shure UR1MLemo, ULXD1Lemo), Sennheiser SK5212, Lectrosonics SSM, and others

Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3)
Blue wire: Not con nected
Shield wire: Ground(1)

TL47NC, TL48NC

1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

LEMO: WA416, Shure TQG/ TA4F: WA430, Lec troson ics TA5F: WA435

Termination Dependent

Red wire: Audio/Bias Blue wire: Not con nected
Shield wire: Ground
Shield: Ground (Shell)

Converting LEMO to TA4F

Series

Cable Con struc tion

Electri cal De sign

Polari ty

Re place ment
Con nector

For Use With

Wiring

TL45LEMO

1.1mm cable with single con ductor and shield

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

Shure TQG/ TA4F: WA430

Termination Dependent

Shield: Ground(1)
Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3)
8.25k Resistor be tween pin 2 and 3

Line Art (From Solder Side)

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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)

Shield: Ground(Shell)

TL46LEMO, TL47LEMO, TL48LEMO

1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

Shure TQG/ TA4F: WA430

Termination Dependent

Shield wire: Ground(1)
Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3) Blue wire: Not con nected 8.25k Resistor be tween pin 2 and 3
Shield: Ground(Shell)

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)

TL46MTQG, TL47MTQG, TL48MTQG

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(3) Blue wire: Audio(5) Shield wire: Ground(1) Shield: Ground(Shell) Jumper between 2 and 4

TL46LEMO, TL47LEMO, TL48LEMO, TL47NC, TL48NC

1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

WA435

Lectrosonics TA5F body packs

Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3) Blue wire: Not con nected
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Shield: Ground(Shell)

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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)

Jumper between 2 and 4

Hirose Wiring for Sony Bodypacks
Notes:
� When using TwinPlex mics with Sony Hirose 4pin bodypacks, Shure recommends purchasing Shure �MTQG versions and not �NC versions. This facilitates an easier termination due to the lack of circuitry required in Shure 3wire/MTQG TA4F products.
� Due to the thin cable on TwinPlex and the large boot on Hirose connectors, heat shrink may be required to build up the ca ble under the boot where the crimp connection is made and where the cable exits the boot
� The TwinPlex Microdot (-MDOT) version can be used with 4-pin Hirose adapters from DPA (DPA part # DAD6008)

Series

Cable Con struc tion

Electri cal De sign

Polari ty

Replacement Connector

For Use With

Wiring

Line Art (From Solder Side)

TL45LEMO

1.1mm cable with single con ductor and shield

Red wire: Audio/Bias: Into resistor and ca pacitor

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

Hirose 4-pinKMC-9BPD-4P

Sony Hirose Bodypacks (WRT)

1: 8.2k resistor 2: Jumper to 4 3: 1 uF capacitor (-) 4: Ground/shieldjumper to 2

Split Shield to shell

Blue wire: not used

TL46LEMO, TL47LEMO, TL48LEMO, TL47NC, TL48NC

1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield

2-Wire (Com mon
Source)

Nega tive with re spect to ground

Hirose 4-pinKMC-9BPD-4P

Sony Hirose Bodypacks (WRT)

Red wire: Audio/Bias: Into resistor and ca pacitor
1: 8.2k resistor
2: Jumper to 4
3: 1 uF capacitor (-)

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Series

Cable Con struc tion

Electri cal De sign

Polari ty

Replacement Connector

For Use With

Wiring

Line Art (From Solder Side)

4: Ground/shieldjumper to 2
Split Shield to shell
Blue wire: not used

TL46MTQG, TL47MTQG, TL48MTQG

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

Hirose 4-pinKMC-9BPD-4P

Sony Hirose Bodypacks (WRT)

1: Red wire (Bias) 2: Blue wire (Audio) 3: Jumper to 4 4: Ground/shieldjumper to 3 Split Shield to shell

MTQG Connector Assembly

Note: Make sure to solder the shield to ground collar.

Exploded View

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RPM400 Preamplifiers
The RPM400 preamplifiers offer exceptional dynamic range utilizing an active gain circuit in a concise and small package. They are offered in two connector versions: TA4F and LEMO, which allows you to quickly take a wireless TL microphone and make it a wired solution. These preamplifiers require phantom power and can efficiently operate across a wide range of supply voltages from 12-48v.
Features
� Active circuit design with neutral gain mimics wireless for consistent gain output across wired or wireless applications. � High RF immunity against unwanted interference. � Short, compact design. � Belt clip and table mounting kits for easy placement for a variety of applications.
Preamplifier Mounting Kit
TwinPlex XLR microphones include an under table mounting kit for temporarily or permanently mounting the amplifier. It in cludes preamplifier clip, 4 screws, and premium dual lock adhesive. The mounting kit and accessories are also sold separately.

Specifications
TwinPlex Microphone
Microphone Capsule
Dual-Diaphragm, Prepolarized Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
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Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity
TL46 TL45, TL47, TL48
Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical
TL46 TL45, TL47, TL48
Signal-To-Noise Ratio[3]
TL46 TL45, TL47, TL48
Output Clipping Level
3.0 dBV,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
Maximum SPL[4]
TL46 TL45, TL47, TL48
Dynamic Range
TL46 TL45,TL47, TL48
Microphone Current Draw
120 to 240 �A, typical
Bias Voltage
Recommended Operating Voltage
5 V DC
Housing
Molded ABS
Polarity
MTQG, XLR connector
LEMO, NC, MDOT
Cable Diameter
TL45

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37.0 dBV(14.1 mV)at 1 kHz[2] 45.0 dBV(5.62 mV)at 1 kHz[2] 24.0 dB SPLA 24.5 dB SPLA 70.0 dB 69.5 dB
134.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical 142.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical 110.0 dBtypical 117.5 dBtypical

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

1.1 mm

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TL46, TL47, TL48
Cable Length
MTQG, LEMO, MDOT
NC, XLR connector
Net Weight
with cable
12.0 g

1.6 mm
66 in. (1.67 m) 96 in. (2.43 m)

(0.42 oz.)

[1]All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.
[2] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[3]S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
[4]THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
RPM400 Preamplifier
Output Impedance
100 

Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced

Output Clipping Level
3.0 dBV,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical

Microphone Bias
5 V DC

Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Sensitivity
TL46 into RPM400LEMO TL45, TL47, TL48 into RPM400LEMO TL46 into RPM400MTQG TL45, TL47, TL48 into RPM400MTQG
Maximum SPL[4]
TL46 into RPM400LEMO TL45, TL47, TL48 into RPM400LEMO

31.0 dBV(28.2 mV)at 1 kHz[2] 39.0 dBV(11.2 mV)at 1 kHz[2] 37.0 dBV(14.1 mV)at 1 kHz[2] 45.0 dBV(5.62 mV)at 1 kHz[2]
128.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical 136.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical

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TL46 into RPM400MTQG

134.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical

TL45, TL47, TL48 into RPM400MTQG

142.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical

Dynamic Range
TL46 into RPM400LEMO

104.0 dBtypical

TL45, TL47, TL48 into RPM400LEMO

111.5 dBtypical

TL46 into RPM400MTQG

110.0 dBtypical

TL45, TL47, TL48 into RPM400MTQG

117.5 dBtypical

Power Requirements

MTQG

11�52 V DC[1]phantom power, 4.8 mA

LEMO

11�52 V DC[1]phantom power, 5.5 mA

[1]All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity. [2] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL [3]S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted [4]THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL

Dimensions

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TL45 TL46 TL47-MTQG, TL47-MDOT, TL47LEMO TL47-XLR, TL47-NC TL48-MTQG, TL48-MDOT, TL48LEMO TL48-XLR, TL48-NC
Frequency Response

A

B

C

D

Cable Length Cable Diameter Microphone Length Microphone Diameter

66 in. (1.67M) 1.1MM

13.5MM

5.6MM

66 in. (1.67M) 1.6MM

13.5MM

5.6MM

66 in. (1.67M) 1.6MM

13.5MM

5.6MM

96 in. (2.43M) 1.6MM

13.5MM

5.6MM

66 in. (1.67M) 1.6MM

19MM

5.3MM

96 in. (2.43M) 1.6MM

19MM

5.3MM

TL45 / TL46 / TL47

TL48

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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 per formance.
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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