The UR3 is compatible with any wired XLR microphone and is an essential component for professional field and media production applications. It is comfortable to hold, features a back-lit display, and the audio level and power indicator LEDs are discreetly hidden.
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① Joystick |
Enter, exit and scroll using the joystick |
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② XLR Connection |
Connects to any XLR wired microphone or device output |
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③ Power LED |
Tri-colored LED, green, amber and red |
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④ Audio LED |
Tri color LED for audio settings, red is peak |
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⑤ IR Window |
For transmitting settings from receiver to transmitter |
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⑥ Battery Compartment and Battery Cap Retainer |
Requires 2 AA batteries. Turn cover counterclockwise to open |
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⑦ Power Switch |
Press on, press and hold to turn off |
Align IR windows with a UHF-R receiver and press sync on the receiver. The transmitter displays SYNC SUCCESS.
Use the joystick for navigating and setting values.
Joystick Controls
Use the RADIO menu to adjust the following RF settings:
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RADIO Menu |
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SET FREQ |
Adjusts group, channel or frequency. |
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RF PWR LVL |
Selects 10 mW or 50 mW power level (region specific) |
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DISABLE RF |
Disables RF transmission. RF OFF appears on home screen. |
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ENABLE RF (if disabled) |
Enables RF transmission |
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AUDIO Menu |
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Adjusts input level to match audio signal source. MIC: For microphones or mic-level outputs LINE: For line-level outputs. MIC W/ PAD: Applies a 17 dB pad for additional attenuation when needed for high output microphones. Note: For the best signal-to-noise performance, the pad should only be used when the MIC setting does not provide enough attenuation before clipping. |
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Adjusts audio input to the transmitter. |
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PHANTOM |
Adds phantom power for condenser microphones. Select 12V or 48V as required for the microphone. |
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HPF (LOW-CUT) |
High-pass filter. Scroll up to turn on the filter and set the low-frequency rolloff in Hz. (Scroll all the way down to turn off.) |
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UTILITIES Menu |
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LOCK |
Locks the transmitter to prevent changes to settings. |
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MIC PRESET |
Accesses the preset list. |
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DISPLAY |
Changes the home screen display format. |
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BATTERY |
Sets battery type for more accurate battery life metering. |
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CONTRAST |
Adjusts display contrast (press up/down). |
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RESTORE |
Restores the factory default settings. |
To lock the transmitter, select .
To unlock the transmitter:
An on-screen key appears showing the joystick sequence to unlock the transmitter.
Use this to turn on the transmitter without transmitting RF. This allows you to change frequency settings on the transmitter without accidentally interfering with a frequency being used by another transmitter.
The home screen displays RF OFF.
Use this shortcut to power on the transmitter with the interface locked. This prevents accidental changes to transmitter settings.
The home screen displays the lock icon.
The transmitter holds up to 10 microphone presets. Use this menu to access a list, add, delete presets, or to copy and paste a preset list. Use the list submenu to set, modify or delete selected presets.
Note: The UR3 is shipped with an empty preset list.
Access the preset menu:
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LIST |
Enters the LIST submenu. |
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ADD |
Add a new preset. |
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DELETEALL |
Deletes all presets. |
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COPY/PASTE |
Copy and paste the entire preset list to another UR3. |
Access the preset list:
Use the list submenu to set, modify, or delete presets.
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SET |
Activates the selected preset. |
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MODIFY |
Modify the selected preset. |
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DELETE |
Deletes the selected preset. |
To change or modify the presets, you must enter the microphone preset submenu: and select a preset. From the sub-menu you can set, modify, or delete the setting.
Use the joystick to edit values:
ENTER: move to the next value.
UP/DOWN: edit the selected value.
EXIT: exit the preset.
To exit and save: Continue to scroll right, through all fields, until PRESET SAVED appears.
To edit the eight-character name:
Use COPY/PASTE to transfer the mic preset list from one plug-on transmitter to another. This function can be used between different transmitter frequency bands.
Important: COPY/PASTE must be highlighted on both transmitters.
| BAND | FREQ (MHz) | Nominal Output Power (mW)* |
| G1 | 470-530 | 10/50 |
| G1E | 470-530 | 10/50 |
| H4 | 518-578 | 10/50 |
| H4HK | 518-565 | 10 |
| H4E | 518-578 | 10/50 |
| J5 | 578-638 | 10/50 |
| J5E | 578-638 | 10/50 |
| J5HK | 578-638 | 10 |
| K4E | 606-666 | 10/50 |
| L3 | 638-698 | 10/50 |
| L3E | 638-698 | 10/50 |
| M5E | 694-758 | 10/50 |
| P8 | 710-790 | 10/50 |
| P9 | 710-787 | 10/50 |
| Q5 | 740-814 | 10/50 |
| MA24 | 779-806 | 10 |
| R16 | 794-806 | 10/50 |
| R18 | 794-806 | 10 |
| R9 | 790-865 | 10/50** |
| MJBX | 806-810 | 10 |
| X2 | 925-932 | 10 |
| X1 | 944-952 | 10/50 |
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* conductive into 50 ohms **10mW only from 863-865 MHz |
NOTE: This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical professional entertainment and similar applications. This Radio apparatus may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. Please contact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies and RF power levels for wireless microphone products.
This device operates under an ACMA class licence and must comply with all the conditions of that licence including operating frequencies. Before 31 December 2014, this device will comply if it is operated in the 520-820 MHz frequency band. WARNING: After 31 December 2014, in order to comply, this device must not be operated in the 694-820 MHz band.
FM (45 kHz max. deviation)
470 – 952 MHz*
up to 80 kHz*
Dipole
Note: UR3 and attached microphone act as the antenna
up to 3200, tunable increments: 25 kHz*
Selectable: 10 mW, 50 mW max.*
2 LR6 AA batteries, 1.5 V, alkaline
typical, alkaline
| without phantom power, 10 mW | 10 hours |
| with phantom power, 50 mW | 3 to 4 hours |
frequency band dependent
mic, line
−10 to +20 dB
32 kHz
±0.0015%
below carrier, typical
75 dB
−127.0 dBV A-Weighted (audio front end)
at 0 dB gain setting
| LINE setting | +24 dBV |
| MIC setting | −21 dBV |
| LINE setting | 6 kΩ |
| MIC setting | 3 kΩ |
+1.5 dB, −3 dB, through a UR4 receiver
35 Hz–17 kHz
Overall system frequency response depends on microphone element and receiver.
Two-pole (12 dB per octave), cut off frequency selectable from 40 to 240 Hz
1 kHz sine wave at 6 dB below clip, through a UR4 receiver
<0.3%
A-weighted, typical
| through a UR4 receiver | LINE setting | 107 dB |
| MIC setting | 105 dB | |
| through a UR5 receiver | LINE setting | 102 dB |
| MIC setting | 100 dB |
Female XLR Connector, 1=ground, 2=hot, 3=cold
Selectable
| +48 V | 48 V (±4 V) , 7 mA max. |
| +12 V | 12 V (±1 V) , 7 mA max. |
196 g (6.9 oz.), with batteries
117 mm x 36 mm x 44 mm (H x W x D)
*varies by region
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Note: EMC conformance testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other cable types may degrade EMC performance.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if incorrect battery replaced. Operate only with AA batteries.
WARNING: Battery packs shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Meets requirements of the following standards:
Certified under FCC Part 74.
Certified by IC in Canada under RSS-123 and RSS-102.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure Incorporated or any of its European representatives. For contact information please visit www.shure.com
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
Licensing: A ministerial license to operate this equipment may be required in certain areas. Consult your national authority for possible requirements. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability depends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and ordering frequencies.
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