PRODUCTS DATA

GENERAL Distortion
The Shure Model M63 AUDIO MASTER@is designed Under 1 % THD at + 8 dBm output
to give maximum flexibility in the control of volume,
bass response, treble response, and high and low Clipping Level
frequency rolloff. The Model M63 works ideally as a +18 dBm (600-ohm load)
Master Control Center when used in conjunction with
the Shure Model M68 series of microphone mixers. VU Meter (Calibrated for 600-ohm line termination)
The M63 provides a means to equalize sound sys- 0 VU = + 8 dBm tl dB fixed; or
tems for correction of room acoustics, to reduce 0 VU = + 4 dBm; output may be attenuated by
feedback, to provide special sound effects, to reduce 20 dB
stand and stage noise and for tape recording. Inputs
AUDIO MASTER features: Two, mixing. Impedance 50k nominal. No amplifica-
m Five types of outputs tion precedes VOLUME control, so that high-level
-600 ohms balanced line level input signals cannot cause overloading.
-High impedance, high level
-High impedance, microphone level Outputs
-Low impedance, microphone level, balanced 600-ohm line: Balanced and floating, 150 ohms
-Headphone jack for monitoring minimum load, 125 ohms actual internal imped-
= Inputs for two driving sources ance. Will operate with up to 100 mA dc through
= VU meter to monitor audio level transformer for driving telephone lines.
= Continuously variable high-pass and low-pass Auxiliary Hi-Imp.: Unbalanced, 4.7k internal imped-
6 dB per octave filters ance. For driving high-level, high impedance
Bass and treble tone controls inputs.
Microphone Hi-Imp.: Unbalanced, Ik internal imped-
ance. For driving medium-level high impedance
SPECIFICATIONS microphone inputs.
(At 120 volts ac, 60 Hz line voltage)
Microphone Lo-Imp.: Balanced, 0.5-ohm internal
Frequency Response impedance. For driving low-level 25- to 250-ohm
- t 2 dB, 20 to 20,000 Hz (all controls flat) microphone inputs.
Voltage Gain (outputs terminated as noted, others Headphone: Two-level, for 600- to 2,000-ohm head-
open; volume and level control max.) phones. Crystal headphones may be used.
Line Output: 38.5 dB (600-ohm load) Operating Voltage
Aux. Output: 39.0 dB (47k load)
Hi-Imp. Mic. Output: -1.0 dB (33k load) AC Operation: 108-132 volts, at 50160 Hz
Lo-Imp. Mic. Output: -21.0 dB (150-ohm load) DC Operation: 30 volts, 20 mA maximum drain for
+ 8 dBm output
Tone Controls
Bass: +
14, - 19 dB at 100 Hz Typical Overall Dimensions
Treble: +
16, - 19 dB at 10k Hz Typical See Figure 2
Filters Weight
Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut 6 dB per octave, continuously
1.4 kg (3 Ib 2 oz)
variable - 3 dB point
Noise Output (Line with 600-ohm load) Operating Temperature
Volume Control min.: -7°C to 57°C (20" to 135°F)
76 dB below + 8 dBm, 20 Hz -20 kHz
81 dB below + 8 dBm, 300 Hz -20 kHz Certifications
Volume Control max., 4.7k source: The M63 is Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
68 dB below + 8 dBm, 20 Hz -20 kHz and is listed by Canadian Standards Association as
71 dB below + 8 dBm, 300 Hz - 20 kHz Certified.

Copyright 1981, Shure Brothers Inc.

27A8024 ( A l ) Printed in U.S.A.
CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION

1
INPUTS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or extreme
moisture.

The two high impedance inputs (phono jacks)

marked HlGH LEVEL INPUTS are designed to accept
high level signals from a microphone mixer (such as
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 2
the Shure M68, etc.), tape recorder, AM-FM tuner, or
output from a Shure Model A68P Phonograph Pre- Auxiliary
amplifier (accessory). The phono jack marked AUXILIARY HI IMP OUT-
PUT is a high-impedance, high-level output designed
To use with the Shure M68 Microphone Mixer
primarily to feed a power amplifier requiring .5 to 2
series, connect the AUX. HlGH LEVEL OUTPUT on
volts, or the auxiliary or tuner input of an amplifier
the mixer to the input of the M63 with a shielded
cable having a phono plug on each end. Set the or tape recorder.
MASTER volume control on the mixer to approximately NOTE: The microphone, line and auxiliary outputs
6 and use the VOLUME control on the M63 to adjust may be used simultaneously if desired, to
the overall level. provide an isolated PA feed or to drive dif-
Although not specifically designed for use with the ferent pieces of equipment.
Shure M67, it may be used in conjunction with the
M67 in the following manner: connect a shielded Headphone output
single conductor cable with a % " phone plug on one The headphone output on the rear panel is desig-
end and a phono plug on the other from the head- nated HEADPHONES. A two-circuit phone jack is used
phone output of the M67 to the M63 input. To obtain to provide a choice of level for different headphone
good volume control action from the M63, install a impedances. Normally, a single-circuit plug should be
180-ohm resistor from tip to sleeve in the phone plug used. If inserted only partially (to the first detent),
and use the M63 volume control to adjust the output the available voltage is approximately 0.25 volts; the
to the desired level. second position will provide approximately 0.50 volts
across 1000-ohm headphones at + 4 dBm (0 VU) line
OUTPUTS output. Crystal headphones may be used, but the level
Microphone will be the same in either jack position.
The receptacle marked MICROPHONE LEVEL OUT- If stereo phones are used, the two-circuit plug may
PUT is a dual impedance output selected by the be inserted completely (to second position) and the
switch above the receptacle. This output is designed output will appear in both phones.
to work into a balanced 25- to 250-ohm input, or, with
the MICROPHONE IMPEDANCE selector switch in the VU METER
Hi position, into an unbalanced high impedance mi- When the METER SENSITIVITY switch (on rear
crophone input on an amplifier or tape recorder. The panel) is on the 0 VU = 8 dBm FIXED position, an
receptacle is a professional three-pin audio con- output of 8 dBm on the 600-ohm line output (loaded
nector designed to mate with Cannon XL series, with 600 ohms), reads 0 VU on the meter. When the
Switchcraft A3 (Q.G.) series or equivalent connector. METER SENSITIVITY switch is in the 0 VU VARIABLE
See Figure 1 for output receptacle connections. position and the 0 VU LEVEL ADJUST control is
maximum (fully clockwise), an output of 4 dBm on the
600-ohm line output (loaded with 600 ohms) reads
0 VU on the meter; at minimum position of the 0 VU
WELDD_ .- -SHIELD
---- -
10
!T"- LEVEL ADJUST, fully counterclockwise, an output of
e 3 ; \ I approximately -20 dBm on the 600-ohm line output
\------A/ ,-------I
MIC. OUTPUT MIC. OUTPUT (terminated in 600 ohms) reads 0 VU on the meter.
HlGH IMPEDANCE LOW IMPEDANCE
(BALANCED LINE) The variable position on the METER SENSITIVITY
switch allows the VU meter to read 0 VU for outputs
MICROPHONE OUTPUT PLUG CONNECTION ranging from -20 dBm to -I-4 dBm (600-ohm line
FIGURE 1 terminated), by adjusting the 0 VU LEVEL ADJUST
Line (screwdriver adjustment on rear panel). To calibrate
The line output (binding posts) is on the rear panel the VU meter properly in applications where a level
and is designated 600 OHM BALANCED LINE OUT- other than the fixed level is needed, set the VOLUME
PUT. These terminals are numbered "3" and "2" and control on the M63 until the meter deflects to the
are in phase with correspondingly numbered pins in 0 VU position on the loudest peaks, then adjust the
the microphone output connector. The adjacent 0 VU LEVEL ADJUST control for the desired output
ground terminal corresponds to pin 1. While the line signal level. The LEVEL ADJUST control attentuates
output may be used to drive lines of various imped- all outputs simultaneously (except HEADPHONES),
ances (150 ohms or greater), the VU meter is cal- while the internal circuitry operates at the proper
ibrated for use with a 600-ohm terminated line. level to insure good signal-to-noise ratio.
ACCESSORY 30 V.D.C.
The rear panel jacks (located near power cord)
provide 26 Vdc open circuit (23 Vdc at 10 mA max.)
for accessories. These jacks also are used as a power
input when using the A67B Battery Power Supply.

CONTROLS
Volume Control
The front panel control designated VOLUME con-
trols the overall output of both high level inputs and
functions as a master volume control. When the input
device has a volume control of its own, the best
signal-to-noise ratio is obtained by turning up that FREQUENCY IN HERTZ
control as high as possible without encountering FREQUENCY RESPONSE IN dB-COMBINING,TONE
distortion, keeping the M63 VOLUME control low. CONTROL AND FILTER CURVES
FIGURE 5
Tone Control
Front panel controls designated BASS and TREBLE In this case, the upper dashed lines show BASS
are standard function tone controls having a response and TREBLE control position; the lower dashed lines
characteristic as shown in Figure 3. show HI CUT and LO CUT control settings. The solid
curve is the combined resultant response of all sett-
ings. The resultant response is obtained by subtract-
ing the lower curve (in dB) from the upper set of
curves. For instance, at 100 Hz the lower curve is 9 dB
below the 0 Reference line; subtract 9 dB from the
upper curve at 100 Hz (lowering it to 5 dB above the
0 Reference).
The resultant curve shown might be typical of a
sound system where low-frequency noise was a
problem (stage noise, etc.) and the room was relatively
dead (heavily draped and carpeted). The low-frequen-
cy rolloff would keep objectionable thumping noises
to a minimum, while the slight increase in response
FREQUENCY IN HERTZ
at 200 Hz will keep the system from sounding tinny.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE IN dB-TONE CONTROL CURVES The rise in the high frequencies will add some
LO-CUT AND HI-CUT SET ON FLAT POSITION
presence so voices or music will have added clarity.
FIGURE 3 This is only one example of the response curves
available with the M63. An individual calculation can
Filter Controls be done in this manner for the other resultant curves.
The front panel controls designated LO CUT (Hz)
and HI CUT (Hz) are continuously variable low-pass
and high-pass filters (6 dB per octave) with a typical
response function as shown in Figure 4.
WARNING
Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
00 A68M MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER
FREQUENCY IN HERTZ The A68M Microphone Preamplifier provides a mi-
FREQUENCY RESPONSE IN dB-LO-CUT AND HI-CUT crophone input, either balanced low or high imped-
CONTROL CURVES BASS AND TREBLE CONTROLS SET AT ance, or a balanced bridging line input to the M63.
12 O'CLOCK POSITION The A68M output cable is connected to one of the
FIGURE 4 M63 inputs. The A68M mounts on the left side of the
M63 and receives its power from the M63 30-volt
Combining Tone and Filter Functions DC jacks.
The BASS and TREBLE control response charac-
teristic and the LO CUT and HI CUT response char- A68S STACKING KIT
acteristic may be combined to obtain a variety of
overall curves, sometimes needed for special effects This accessory consists of brackets for vertical
involving room acoustics, equipment equalization, etc. stacking of an M68 Series mixer and an M63 (or any
Figure 5 shows an example of combining these combination of Shure mixers or controllers). An inter-
functions. connecting cable for combining units is included.
A68R RACK PANEL KIT
The kit consists of a 19 in. x 3Vz in. (483 mm x 89 This case is compartmented and foam-lined for
mm) precut rack panel and necessary hardware for an M63 and as many as four microphones, cables,
rack-mounting the M63 with its cover in place. Gray adapters, and other accessories.
hammertone finish.
GUARANTEE
A68R-BL RACK PANEL KIT
This Shure product is guaranteed in normal use to
The kit consists of a 19 in. x 31/2 in. (483 mm x 89 be free from electrical and mechanical defects for a
mm) precut rack panel and necessary hardware for period of one year from date of purchase. Please
rack-mounting the M63 with its cover in place. Black retain proof of purchase date. This guarantee includes
finish. all parts and labor. This guarantee is in lieu of any
and all other guarantees or warranties, express or
implied, and there shall be no recovery for any con-
A68L LOCKING PANEL sequential or incidental damages.
This panel fits within the front hood of the M63
cover and locks in place to prevent tampering with SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
the front panel controls.
Carefully repack the unit and return it prepaid to:
Shure Brothers Incorporated
A67B BATTERY POWER SUPPLY Attention: Service Department
The A67B eliminates the need to connect the M63 1501 West Shure Drive
mixer to a wall outlet. The battery complement is three Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Eveready Type 222, 216, or equivalent 9-volt batteries. If outside the United States, return the unit to your
At room temperature, battery life is approximately 10 dealer or Authorized Shure Service Center for repair.
hours. The unit will be returned to you prepaid.