Shure® MX395 low-profile microphones are for use in boardrooms and other sites where aesthetics are important. The MX395 is only 2.5 cm (1 in.) in diameter, and extends just 2 cm above the mounting surface when installed. Despite its small size, the MX395 delivers clear, high quality sound.
The MX395 is available in cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional polar patterns, with or without an LED status indicator, with a black, white, or aluminum finish.
The polar pattern is indicated by the molded grille.
For best low-frequency response and rejection of background noise, place the microphone on a large, flat surface, such as a floor, table, or lectern.
To reduce reverberance, avoid reflective surfaces above or to the side of the microphone, such as beveled sides of pulpits or overhanging shelves.
Set DIP Switch 1 up to engage the low cut filter, which attenuates frequencies by 6 dB per octave below 150 Hz.
| Switch | Down (default) | Up |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full frequency response | Low cut filter |
| 2 | -- | -- |
Install the microphone into a tabletop as shown.
Important:
For models equipped with an LED, use the included 5-pin XLR connector to wire the microphone to an automatic mixer or other logic device.
Note: Connect the LED IN to the gate output to illuminate the LED when the channel is gated on.
Do not use the relay ports on Crestron and AMX devices. Use the I/O logic ports instead.
The LED logic may not function when connecting to devices that do not have internal "pull-up resistor" logic circuits, such as ClearOne DSP products. External pull-up resistor circuits can be added for each microphone. Vistit www.shure.com/FAQ for detailed instructions.
Logic Connection
Connection to device with internal "pull-up resistor" logic circuit
LED Indicator Response to Logic Signal at Pin 5
3-Pin XLR
5-Pin XLR
All measurements taken with microphone mounted on a wooden surface (76 x 76 cm)
Electret Condenser
50–17000 Hz
| MX395/O | Omnidirectional |
| MX395/C | Cardioid |
| MX395/BI | Bidirectional |
170 Ω
Active Balanced
@ 1 kHz, open circuit voltage
| Cardioid | −35 dBV/Pa (18 mV) |
| Omnidirectional | −28 dBV/Pa (42 mV) |
| Bidirectional | −37 dBV/Pa (14 mV) |
1 Pa=94 dB SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load
| Cardioid | 121 dB |
| Omnidirectional | 114 dB |
| Bidirectional | 123 dB |
A-weighted
| Cardioid | 28 dB SPL |
| Omnidirectional | 21 dB SPL |
| Bidirectional | 29 dB SPL |
Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz
| Cardioid | 66 dB |
| Omnidirectional | 73 dB |
| Bidirectional | 65 dB |
1 kΩ load, @ 1 kHz
| Cardioid | 93 dB |
| Omnidirectional | 93 dB |
| Bidirectional | 94 dB |
10 to 100,000 kHz
45 dB, minimum
at 1% THD
−8 dBV (0.4 V)
| LED IN | Active low (≤1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V. |
136 g (0.30 lbs)
| Operating Temperature | –18–57°C (0–135°F) |
| Storage Temperature | –29–74°C (–20–165°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0–95% |
| MX395 | 11–52 V DC, 2.0 mA |
| MX395-LED | 48–52 V DC, 8.0 mA |
MX395/C
MX395/BI
MX395/O
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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