SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Condenser (externally biased)
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000Hz
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Output Impedance
160 Ω
Sensitivity
−37 dBV/Pa (14.1 mV)
(at 1 kHz, open circuit
1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
voltage)
Maximum SPL
1000 Ω load: 134 dB (148 dB, Pad on)
(1 kHz at 1% THD)
2500 Ω load: 140 dB (154 dB, Pad on)
THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input
signal is equivalent to cartridge output at specified
SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
86 dB
(referenced at 94 dB
S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and
SPL at 1 kHz)
equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
Dynamic Range
1000 Ω load: 126 dB
(at 1 kHz)
2500 Ω load: 132 dB
Common Mode
> 50 dB
Rejection
(10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Clipping Level
1000 Ω load: 2.0 dBV
(20Hz-20 kHz at 1%
2500 Ω load: 8.5 dBV
THD)
Self Noise
8.5 dB
(typical, equivalent SPL,
A-weighted)
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive
voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Weight
Net: 428 g (15 oz.)
With Stand Mount: 537 g (18.9 oz.
Switch
Attenuator: 0, −15 dB
Low Frequency Response: flat; -6 dB/octave below
115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
Power Requirements
11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 6 mA
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ACCESSORIES AND PARTS
Furnished Accessories
ShureLock™ Black Swivel Adapter
Padded, Zippered Carrying Bag
Optional Accessories
Windscreen
Popper Stopper™
ShureLock™ Rubber Isolated Shock Mount
CERTIFICATION
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Meets Harmonized Standards EN55103-1:1996 and EN55103-2:1996, for residen-
tial (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.
The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from:
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa
Department: EMEA Approval
Wannenacker Str. 28
D-74078 Heilbronn, Germany
Phone: +49 7131 72 14 0
Fax: +49 7131 72 14 14
Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de
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