Shure CVB-B/C, CVB-B/O, CVG12-B/C, CVG18-B/C, CVO-B/C User Manual

Centraverse™ Installed Sound Microphones

SIMPLICITY,
REALIZED.

Centraverse™ Installed Sound Microphones

THE RIGHT CHOICE.

Shure Centraverse Installed Sound Microphones deliver high quality, reliable audio no matter what the

application. From meeting rooms to houses of worship, podiums to desktops, Centraverse microphones

come complete with all you need to ensure a quick and efficient sound solution, every time.

All Centraverse models are equipped with Commshield® RF Filtering Technology

• Guards against unwanted RF Interference from portable wireless devices (smartphones, etc.)

• High resistance to intense nearby radio signals

Gooseneck Microphones

Boundary Microphones

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.

• Available in cardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns

• Black and white color options

• Attached 12 ft XLR cable

• Superior Shure design and rugged, dependable construction

70Hz – 16kHz

CVD Desk top Base

Professional gooseneck electret condenser microphone for use in
general installed sound reinforcement applications. Designed with
dual gooseneck sections for full articulation, the CVG12 and CVG18
provide scalable, best-in-class performance in a wide variety of
locations, including podiums and desktops.

• Cardioid polar pattern with tailored response for speech

• Dual-section gooseneck enables ease of positioning and

placement options

• Available in 12" (30.4 cm) and 18" (45.7 cm) gooseneck lengths

• Integrates with available Desktop Base accessory (CVD-B)

• Ships complete with included flange mount and available snap-fit

windscreens (ACVG4WS-B – 4 pack)

• Available in three configurations:

With Inline Preamp (CVG12 / CVG18)
With Mute switch/LED, Inline Preamp (CVG12S / CVG18S)
With Light-ring, Mute Switch, Inline Preamp

(CVG12RS / CVG18RS)

Overhead Microphones

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.

• Cardioid polar pattern with tailored response for speech

• Black and white color options

• Attached 25 ft XLR cable

• Available snap-fit windscreen (ACVO4WS-B/W – 4 pack)

70Hz – 16kHz

70Hz – 16kHz

Note: Model availability depends on region. See your local Shure de aler or distributor for details.

Centraverse™ Microphone Specifications (Note: All spe cications are subje ct to change.)

CVG12/CVG18
Gooseneck Microphones

CVB Boundary Microphone

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Cartridge Type Electret Condenser

Frequency Response 70–16000 Hz

Output Impedance 180 Ω

Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical –33 dBV/Pa[1] (22 mV)

Maximum SPL 1 kHz, at 1% THD 120 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz 67 dB

Dynamic Range 93 dB

Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical 27 dB SPL

Preamplier Output Clipping Level
@ 1 kHz, at 1% THD -7 dBV

Common Mode Rejection 10 Hz to 100 kHz >45 dB

Operating Temperature –18 to 57°C (0 to 135°F)

Power Requirements 11–52 V DC[4], 2.0 mA

Operating Temperature –18 to 57°C (0 to 135°F)

Weight CVG/12 6.3 oz. (177 g), CVG/18 6.8 oz. (191 g)

Polar Pattern Omnidirectional Cardioid

Cartridge Type Electret Condenser Electret Condenser

Frequency Response 70–16000 Hz 70–16000 Hz

Output Impedance 180 Ω 180 Ω

Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical –28 dBV/Pa[1] (40 mV) –32.5 dBV/Pa[1] (23 mV)

Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD 117 dB SPL 120 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz 74 dB 67 dB

Dynamic Range 97 dB 93 dB

Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical 20 dB SPL 27 dB SPL

Preamplier Output Clipping Level

@ 1 kHz, at 1% THD -6 dBV -7 dBV

Common Mode Rejection 10 Hz to 100 kHz >45 dB >45 dB

Operating Temperature –18 to 57°C (0 to 135°F) –18 to 57°C (0 to 135°F)

Power Requirements 11–52 V DC[4], 2.0 mA 11–52 V DC[4], 2.0 mA

Weight 8 oz. (227 g) 8 oz. (227 g)

CVO Overhead Microphone

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Cartridge Type Electret Condenser

Frequency Response 70–16000 Hz

Output Impedance 180 Ω

Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical –33 dBV/Pa[1] (22 mV)

Maximum SPL 1 kHz, at 1% THD 120 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz 67 dB

Dynamic Range 93 dB

Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical 27 dB SPL

Preamplier Output Clipping Level
@ 1 kHz, at 1% THD -7 dBV

Common Mode Rejection 10 Hz to 100 kHz >45 dB

Operating Temperature –18 to 57°C (0 to 135°F)

Storage Temperature –29 to 74°C (–20 to 165°F)

Power Requirements 11–52 V DC[4], 2.0 mA

Weight 4.7 oz. (133 g)

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