
SHURE MX153
SHURE MX153 stands out as the industry's first subminiature micro-ear microphone perfect for applications needing both full sound clarity and a built-to-take-it ultra-low profile design. It features broadcast-quality sound in a tiny, discreet form factor that is based on ground-breaking miniaturization technology. Its over-ear design and flexible microphone arm help stabilize the headset while performing on stage, when working fitness classes, during presentations or for any other hands free applications.
The MX153 makes use of Countryman's miniature-diaphragm technology, delivering excellent audio quality in a package that's ideal for voice reproduction yet durable enough to broadcast environmental sounds. Engineered to withstand the elements, with an professional IP67 water- and sweat-resistant rating for proven operation in the most extreme of outdoor situations, its ergonomic design enables you to avoid pressing on your ear canal so you feel comfortable and fatigue free no matter how long or intense your workout.
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Main Features
Miniature Audio Tech
Ultracompact; omnidirectional sound pickup.
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz full range.
Max Sound: 130dB SPL.
Isolation: -38dB effectively cancels out background noise.
Ergonomic Headset Design
Light frame: 23 grams only.
Adjustable ear hook.
360-degree rotating mic arm.
Wear on either ear.
Pro Performance
IP57 water and dust resistance.
Sweat and rust-proof coating.
Strong, military-grade cable.
Medical-grade silicone.
Smart Connection
TA4F mini connector.
Detachable cable.
Works with main wireless systems.
Pro-grade ground shield.
Accessories List
Precautions
Ultra-Miniature Microphone Protection Precautions
2.5mm miniature capsule is extremely precise, avoid any impacts or compression
Extra care required during installation and removal, avoid forceful pulling
Use only specialized soft brushes for gentle cleaning
Immediate cessation and technical support notification required upon discovering capsule deformation or damage
Professional Concealment Installation Techniques
Installation position should be 15-20 centimeters from mouth for optimal pickup effectiveness
Avoid installation at clothing friction or frequent body movement locations
Ensure professional invisible tape fixing doesn't affect microphone pickup
Cable routing should be concealed and avoid interference with other equipment
Sweat and Moisture Protection Maintenance Management
Despite IPX4 protection, avoid direct contact with large amounts of liquid
Use dry soft cloth for gentle cleaning of sweat stains and dirt after usage
Store in moisture-proof environments to avoid humidity damage during storage
Regular protection performance checks required during long-term humid and hot environment usage
TA4F Connector Professional Maintenance
TA4F mini-XLR connectors are precision connectors, requiring gentle insertion and removal
Confirm correct connection direction, avoid forceful insertion causing pin bending
Check connectors for bending or damage signs after usage
Properly store connection cables avoiding excessive bending
Applicable Scenarios
Broadcast Television News Production and Live Broadcasting
Concealed speech pickup systems for professional broadcast television production including television news anchors, field reporters, interview programs, and live shows. SHURE MX153 provides the most professional concealed pickup solutions for broadcast television, with 2.5mm ultra-miniature capsule design making microphones nearly completely concealed under high-definition camera lenses, not disrupting visual aesthetics and professional image of footage. TwinPlex dual-diaphragm technology ensures every word from news anchors and reporters is conveyed to audiences with ultimate clarity, maintaining perfect speech quality even in noisy news scenes. Cardioid directional pickup characteristics effectively suppress studio background noise and on-site environmental interference, allowing important news content to be prominently presented. IPX4 sweat and moisture protection allows microphones to adapt to long-duration live production and outdoor news interviews, working stably even under hot studio lighting or humid outdoor environments. 20Hz-20kHz full frequency range response ensures speech naturalness and authenticity, allowing audiences to experience warm and trustworthy news delivery. Replaceable cable design allows broadcast production teams to flexibly configure different length connection requirements, adapting to various studio and location shooting application scenarios. Provides broadcast television industry with the most professionally concealed speech pickup tools and production quality assurance.
Corporate High-Level Meetings and Business Presentations
Professional speech pickup and recording systems for high-level business activities including board meetings, investor meetings, product launches, and summit forums. MX153 provides the most elegantly concealed speech solutions for corporate high-level meetings, with ultra-miniature design allowing corporate executives to maintain professional image in important meetings without microphone equipment distracting audience attention. TwinPlex technology's ultimate speech clarity ensures important business decisions and strategic discussions are accurately conveyed, enhancing meeting communication efficiency and decision quality. Cardioid directional pickup effectively reduces meeting room air conditioning, projector and other background noise interference, allowing important business content to be clearly presented. Ultra-wide dynamic range (>100dB) adapts to various meeting scenarios from quiet discussions to intense debates, ensuring every participant's statements are completely recorded. Sweat-resistant design allows corporate executives to remain comfortable during long tense meetings without microphone equipment affecting meeting performance. Provides corporate business activities with the most professionally elegant speech pickup tools and meeting success assurance.
Theater and Performing Arts Production
Concealed speech reinforcement and audio pickup systems for performing arts including musicals, dramas, dance performances, and operas. MX153 provides the most refined concealed speech solutions for performing arts, with ultra-miniature design allowing performers to perform freely on stage without microphone equipment restrictions, maintaining character image integrity and artistic expression purity. Flesh and black dual color selection allows microphones to perfectly blend with different skin tones and costume combinations, achieving nearly completely concealed visual effects. TwinPlex technology's natural speech reproduction allows audiences to experience performers' authentic vocal emotions without losing artistic expressiveness due to microphone processing. Cardioid directional characteristics provide precise speech pickup in complex acoustic environments of theaters, effectively suppressing stage background music and environmental reflection interference. IPX4 protection design adapts to performer sweating during intense performances, ensuring audio stability throughout entire shows. Replaceable cables allow performance production teams to adjust connection methods according to different character costume and movement requirements, supporting complex stage performance needs. Provides performing arts industry with the most refined concealed speech tools and artistic expression optimization.
Academic Conferences and Educational Lectures
Professional speech pickup and synchronous recording systems for academic educational activities including international academic conferences, university lectures, research presentations, and educational seminars. MX153 provides the most professionally concealed speech delivery tools for academic activities, allowing scholars and educators to focus on knowledge sharing without microphone equipment interference. Ultra-miniature design demonstrates professional competence in academic settings without equipment obtrusiveness affecting the solemn atmosphere of academic environments. TwinPlex technology ensures complex academic concepts and professional terminology are accurately and clearly conveyed to audiences, enhancing knowledge dissemination effectiveness and learning quality. 20Hz-20kHz full frequency range response keeps speech natural and authentic, enhancing warmth and credibility of academic exchanges. Cardioid directional pickup effectively suppresses environmental noise in lecture halls or conference rooms, allowing important academic content to be prominently presented. Ultra-low self-noise (<24dB SPL) ensures no electronic noise interfering with audio quality even in quiet academic environments. Provides academic educational activities with the most professionally concealed speech tools and knowledge dissemination assurance.
Medical Conferences and Professional Training
Speech pickup and teaching recording systems for medical professional activities including medical conferences, surgical demonstrations, medical training, and professional certification courses. MX153 provides the most hygienic and safe speech solutions for medical activities, with IPX4 protection design adapting to high hygiene standard requirements of medical environments, compatible with medical protective equipment use without affecting functional performance. Ultra-miniature design allows medical professionals to operate freely during surgical demonstrations or clinical teaching without microphone equipment limiting medical action precision. TwinPlex technology ensures complex medical terminology and important medical guidance are accurately conveyed to learners, enhancing medical education quality and safety. Cardioid directional pickup effectively suppresses background noise from medical equipment, allowing important medical information to be clearly presented. Replaceable cable design allows medical teams to adjust equipment configuration according to different medical procedure requirements, adapting to various medical teaching scenarios. Provides medical professional activities with the most hygienic and safe speech tools and teaching quality assurance.
Courtrooms and Judicial Procedures
Professional speech recording and evidence preservation systems for legal procedures including court hearings, witness testimony, lawyer arguments, and judicial meetings. MX153 provides the most solemn and reliable speech solutions for judicial activities, ensuring every important statement in court procedures is accurately recorded as legal evidence. Ultra-miniature concealed design maintains court solemnity without obvious recording equipment affecting judicial procedure professionalism and authority. TwinPlex technology's ultimate clarity ensures witness testimony, lawyer arguments, judge rulings and other important legal content are completely and accurately recorded, providing reliable technical support for judicial fairness. Ultra-wide dynamic range adapts to various volume changes in courts from quiet statements to intense debates, ensuring all statements are clearly recorded. Provides judicial procedures with the most solemnly reliable speech recording tools and judicial fairness assurance.