SHURE TL47
- With a variety of colors and connectors, the TL47 is ideal for nearly any application
- Twice the surface area of other subminiature microphones for pristine, natural response and robust low-frequency response due to the patent pending dual-diaphragm design
- Improved off-axis consistency yields accurate reproduction regardless of vocal source position or movement
- Best-in-class low self-noise and dynamic range for cleaner audio production
- Interchangeable sweat- and moisture-resistant frequency caps prevent sweat-outs due to an invisible syperhydrophobic nanoscopic coating
- Paintable 1.6 mm cable that is immune to memory effect and kinks
- Dual redundant ground in cable serves as secondary shield for longevity
- Sound signature: Natural
- Sensitivity: Low
- Colors: White, Tan, Cocoa, Black
- Connectors: LEMO, MTQG/TA4F, MicroDot, XLR/Preamp, NC (bare wire)
- Accessories: Available with or without accessories

In dialogue or monologue. Song or speech. A single word can affect the whole story. Through sweat, noise, and wear and tear, your little lavalier has an enormous job to do. Shure TwinPlex stands up to the toughest conditions to make every word a clear statement of quality. Natural audio at high or low frequency, the innovative dual-diaphragm captures the complete weight of your voice. And the capsule design maximizes effective surface area in an easy-to-conceal package. So sound suits performer, not the other way around.

No more “sweat-outs.” The superhydrophobic coating keeps perspiration from upstaging the sound. And the medical-grade cable technology flexes to fit the costume design and the demanding schedule. So your lavalier rises to the challenge, night after night.

The TwinPlex™ TL47 is available with connector options for most bodypack transmitters, color options that meet numerous situational needs, and mounting choices for all professional applications. The low sensitivity can handle the most critical acoustic environments without distortion, and the 1.6 mm paintable cable stands up to the most demanding use. With extensive solutions for any application, it’s the go-to line for flexibility.
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All specification values are based on using a typical bodypack with 5 V bias input or the RPM400MTQG preamplifier. When using the RPM400LEMO amplifier, refer to the RPM400LEMO specifications. [1]
- Microphone Capsule: Dual-Diaphragm, Prepolarized Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity
|
TL46 |
-37.0 dBV(14.1 mV)at 1 kHz [2] |
|
TL45, TL47, TL48 |
-45.0 dBV(5.62 mV)at 1 kHz [2] |
- Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical
|
TL46 |
24.0 dB SPL-A |
|
TL45, TL47, TL48 |
24.5 dB SPL-A |
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio [3]
|
TL46 |
70.0 dB |
|
TL45, TL47, TL48 |
69.5 dB |
- Output Clipping Level: 3.0 dBV,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
- Maximum SPL [4]
|
TL46 |
134.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical |
|
TL45, TL47, TL48 |
142.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical |
- Dynamic Range
|
TL46 |
110.0 dB typical |
|
TL45,TL47, TL48 |
117.5 dB typical |
- Microphone Current Draw: 120 to 240 µA, typical
- Bias Voltage (Recommended Operating Voltage): 5 V DC
- Housing: Molded ABS
- Polarity
|
MTQG, XLR connector |
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1 |
|
LEMO, NC, MDOT |
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces negative voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1. |
- Cable Diameter
|
TL45 |
1.1 mm |
|
TL46, TL47, TL48 |
1.6 mm |
- Cable Length
|
MTQG, LEMO, MDOT |
66 in. (1.67 m) |
|
NC, XLR connector |
96 in. (2.43 m) |
- Net Weight (with cable): 12.0 g (0.42 oz.)
[1]All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.
[2]1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[3]S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
[4]THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
- Dimensions
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | Cable Diameter | Microphone Length | Microphone Diameter | |
| TL45 | 66 in. (1.67M) | 1.1MM | 13.5MM | 5.6MM |
| TL46 | 66 in. (1.67M) | 1.6MM | 13.5MM | 5.6MM |
| TL47-MTQG, TL47-MDOT, TL47-LEMO | 66 in. (1.67M) | 1.6MM | 13.5MM | 5.6MM |
| TL47-XLR, TL47-NC | 96 in. (2.43M) | 1.6MM | 13.5MM | 5.6MM |
| TL48-MTQG, TL48-MDOT, TL48-LEMO | 66 in. (1.67M) | 1.6MM | 19MM | 5.3MM |
| TL48-XLR, TL48-NC | 96 in. (2.43M) | 1.6MM | 19MM | 5.3MM |
