Description
Installed sound overhead microphone offers a white or black color scheme and overhead placement while delivering clear audio. It features Commshield RF Filtering to stop RF and an integrated memory wire allowing the user to aim the microphone
Available in black or white, Centraverse™ Overhead Condenser Microphones offer low-profile, discreet placement with minimum visibility in a variety of settings.
An integrated wire aiming hanger allows for optimal placement above choirs and other ensembles. Snap-fit windscreen also included with each microphone.
Featuring Commshield® Technology, which guards against unwanted RF interference from portable wireless devices, Centraverse microphones deliver in best-in-class performance and reliability.
- Tailored frequency response ideal for capturing fast transients above choirs and other ensembles
- CommShield® Technology that guards against unwanted RF interference from portable wireless devices (smartphones, etc.) and high resistance to intense nearby radio signals
- Superior Shure design and rugged, dependable construction
- 1 - 44A16928 Wire aiming hanger (black)
General Description
The Centraverse CVO is a professional low profile electret condenser microphone designed for overhead sound reinforcement applications. An integrated wire aiming hanger is included for optimal placement above choirs and other ensembles with minimal effort.
Features
- Cardioid pickup pattern
- Commshield® technology guards against unwanted RF interference from portable wireless devices (smartphones, etc.)
- Superior Shure design and rugged, dependable construction
- Attached 25 ft XLR cable
- Included snap-fit windscreen
Model Variations
CVO-B/C: Cardioid, black
CVO-W/C: Cardioid, white
Note: Model availability depends on region. See your local Shure dealer or distributor for details.
Installation
- Attach the wire hanger:
- Snap the wire into the groove on the microphone body.
- Guide the cable through the spiral at the end of the wire, beginning at the bottom and working toward the exit.
- Hang the microphone according to the guidelines for placement.
- Aim the microphone toward the sound source by holding the wire hanger in place and twisting the microphone body.
- If necessary, tie a strong transparent thread or fishing line to the loop at the end of the wire hanger and attach it to a ceiling anchor for additional stability.
- Connect the XLR cable to a mixer or P.A. system.
Note: This microphone requires +48V phantom power to operate.
Microphone Placement and Use
- 3:1 Rule: If using multiple Shure Centraverse overhead microphones, the distance between the microphones should be three times greater than the distance between the microphone and the sound source.
- Choir Installations: Place the microphone in front of the choir, above their heads and aimed at the back row.
- Windscreen: Use the supplied snap-fit windscreen to eliminate wind noise and plosives. To install the windsreen, snap it into the first groove on the microphone head. To remove the windscreen, locate the gap in the ring and use your fingernail to pull the windscreen off from the right-hand side.
Specifications
Cartridge Type
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Response
70 Hz to 16,000 Hz
Output Impedance
180 Ω
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage,at 1kHz,typical
-33 dBV/Pa[1](22 mV)
Maximum SPL[2]
1 kHz at 1% THD
120 dBSPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]
Ref. 94 dB SPLat 1kHz
67 dB
Dynamic Range
93 dB
Self Noise
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
27 dBSPL
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level
at 1 kHz,at 1% THD
–7 dBV
Common Mode Rejection
10 Hz to 100 kHz
>45 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Environmental Conditions
| Operating Temperature | -18° to 57° C (0° to 135° F) |
| Storage Temperature | -29° to 74° C (-20° to 165° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 95% |
Power Requirements
11-52 V DC[4], 10 V 2.0 mA
Weight
133 g (4.7 oz.)
[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[2] THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
[3] S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self-noise, A-weighted
[4]All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.
Accessories
Furnished Accessories
| Wire aiming hanger (Black) | 44A16928 |
| Wire aiming hanger (White) | 44B16928 |
| Windscreen (Black) | 95A20541 |
| Windscreen (White) | 95B20541 |
