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TA4F · mini 4-pin (Shure bodypacks)

Lav and headset mics into Shure bodypacks. Manufacturer-specific.

Pin explorer

Schematic. Read the molded numbers on the real part.
1234
PinFunction
1Ground
2Bias, +5 V DC
3Audio
4Tied to pin 3 through a resistor (per Shure wiring guide)
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TA4F · mini 4-pin (Shure bodypacks)

1234
Shure bodypack (lav, condenser)
1Ground
2Bias, +5 V DC
3Audio
4Tied to pin 3 through a resistor (per Shure wiring guide)
Shure bodypack (instrument, dynamic)
1Ground
2Bias (unused)
3Audio
4Jumpered to pin 3 (per Shure wiring guide)

Cable: Lav cable, very fine conductors. Re-termination needs patience and a fine tip. · Limits: Manufacturer-specific. Verify per mic and pack. · productionbench.com/connectors/ta4f · Reviewed by Thomas Popp

Sources

  • Shure · Bodypack and lav wiring guide (current revision)

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