Specification Sheet

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Product Specifications
Centraverse
™
CVB Boundary Microphones
Overview
Professional boundary electret condenser microphone for use in desktop installed sound reinforcement applications. Available in cardioid and omnidirectional
polar patterns and black or white color options, its low-profile design fits seamlessly within any design aesthetic.
Features
• Available in cardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns
• Black and white color options
• Attached 12 ft XLR cable
• Commshield® interference immunity
-Guards against unwanted RF Interference from portable wireless devices (smartphones, etc.)
-High resistance to intense nearby radio signals
• Superior Shure design and rugged, dependable construction
Available SKUs
CVB-B/O Boundary Condenser Microphone, 12’ Cable, Omnidirectional, Black
CVB-W/O* Boundary Condenser Microphone, 12’ Cable, Omnidirectional, White
CVB-B/C Boundary Condenser Microphone, 12’ Cable, Cardioid, Black
CVB-W/C* Boundary Condenser Microphone, 12’ Cable, Cardioid, White
*Note: Model availability depends on region. See your local Shure dealer or distributor for details.
Specifications
CVB/O CVB/C
Cartridge Type Electret Condenser Electret Condenser
Frequency Response 70–16000 Hz 70–16000 Hz
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional Cardioid
Output Impedance 180 Ω 180 Ω
Sensitivity
(at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage)
–28 dBV/Pa(40 mV) –32.5 dBV/Pa(23 mV)
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD) 117 dB SPL 120 dB SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio
(referenced at 94 dB SPL)
74 dB 67 dB
Dynamic Range 97 dB 93 dB
Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical) 20 dB SPL 27 dB SPL
Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz to 100 kHz) >45 dB >45 dB
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD) -6 dBV -7 dBV
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm
produces positive voltage on pin
2 with respect to pin 3
Positive pressure on diaphragm pro-
duces positive voltage on pin 2 with
respect to pin 3
Power Requirements 11–52 V DC, 2.0 mA 11–52 V DC, 2.0 mA
Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Range: -18 to 57 °C (0 to 135 °F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
CVB
CVB/C Polar Pattern CVB/C Frequency Response
CVB/O Polar Pattern CVB/O Frequency Response
500 Hz
250 Hz
1,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
2,000 Hz
500 Hz
250 Hz
1,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
2,000 Hz
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20k
2 ft. (0.6 m) from sound source
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20 100 1k 10k
20k
2 ft. (0.6 m) from sound source