Shure CVG Specification Sheet

Product Speciﬁcations

1,000 Hz

20k

Centraverse™ CVG Gooseneck Microphones

Overview

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.

Features

• 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

• Black color

• 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)

• Commshield® interference immunity

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

-gh resistance to intense nearby radio signals

• Superior Shure design and rugged, dependable construction

Available SKUs

CVG12-B/C 12" Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Inline Pre-Amp, Cardioid, Black

CVG18-B/C 18" Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Inline Pre-Amp, Cardioid, Black

CVG12S-B/C* 12" Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Inline Pre-Amp, Mute Switch, LED, Cardioid, Black

CVG18S-B/C* 18" Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Inline Pre-Amp, Mute Switch, LED, Cardioid, Black

CVG12RS-B/C* 12" Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Inline Pre-Amp, Mute Switch, Light-Ring, Cardioid, Black

CVG18RS-B/C* 18" Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Inline Pre-Amp, Mute Switch, Light-Ring, Cardioid, Black

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

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)

Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2

−7 dBV

with respect to pin 3

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

Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Range: -18° C to 57° C (0° F to 135° F)

Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%

Accessories

95A16670 Windscreen CVD-B Desktop Base C25J 25’ XLR Cable

RPM640 Mounting Flange ACVG4WS-B Replacement Windscreens (4-pack) A400SM Shock Mount

A57F Microphone Clip

Polar Patterns Frequency Response

2 ft. (0.6 m) from sound source

-5

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

250 Hz 500 Hz

2,000 Hz

4,000 Hz

20 100 1k 10k

CVG12 CVG18