Specification Sheet

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Product Specifications
Centraverse
™
CVO Overhead Microphones
Overview
Professional low profile electret condenser microphone designed for overhead sound reinforcement applications. An integrated wire aiming hanger provides for
optimal placement above choirs and other ensembles with minimal effort.
Features
• Available in cardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns
• Black and white color options
• Attached 25 ft XLR cable
• Available snap-fit windscreen (ACVOWS-B/W - 4-pack)
• 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
CVO-B/C Overhead Condenser Microphone, Attached 25’ Cable, Cardioid, Black
CVO-W/C Overhead Condenser Microphone, Attached 25’ Cable, Cardioid, White
Specifications
Cartridge Type Electret Condenser
Frequency Response 70–16000 Hz
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Output Impedance 180 Ω
Sensitivity
(at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage)
–33 dBV/Pa[1] (22 mV)
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD) 120 dB SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio
(referenced at 94 dB SPL)
67 dB
Dynamic Range 93 dB
Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical) 27 dB SPL
Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz to 100 kHz) >45 dB
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD) -7 dBV
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements 11–52 V DC[4], 2.0 mA
Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Range: -18 to 57 °C (0 to 135 °F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
Accessories
44A16928 Wire aiming hanger (Black) 95A20541 Windscreen (Black) ACVO4WS-B Windscreen (Black, 4-pack)
44B16928 Wire aiming hanger (White) 95B20541 Windscreen (White) ACVO4WS-W Windscreen (White, 4-pack)
CVO
Polar Pattern Frequency Response
500 Hz
250 Hz
1,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
2,000 Hz
20
15
10
5
0
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
dB
Hz
20 100 1k 10k
20k
2 ft. (0.6 m) from sound source