M63 Guide en-US PDF
M63 Guide en-US PDF
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.
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INPUTS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or extreme
moisture.
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.