Shure CVG Series, CVGD/12, CVGD/18 Quick Start Manual

General Description

22 mm

(7/8 in.)

The Shure Centraverse CVG is a professional gooseneck electret condenser
microphone for use in general installed sound reinforcement applications.
With dual gooseneck sections for full articulation, the CVG12/18 provides
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

• Three model variations with inline preamps: standard, mute switch, and
light ring indicator

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

• Commshield®technology guards against unwanted RF interference from
portable wireless devices (smartphones, etc.)

• Included flange mount and snap-fit windscreen

CVG

Gooseneck Condenser Microphone

Model Variations

 Gooseneck Length

12: 12" gooseneck
18: 18" gooseneck

 Mute Button and LED Indicator*

S: Includes mute button and bi-color LED on microphone body
RS: Includes mute button and On/Off colored indicator ring

*The Standard model does not feature a mute switch or LED

 Color

B: Black

 Polar Pattern

C: Cardioid
Note: Model availability depends on region. See your local Shure dealer or

distributor for details.

Installation

1. Drill a 22 mm (7/8 in.) hole in the mounting surface for the flange and three additional holes for the screws.

2. Screw the flange into place, and then set the microphone into the center hole.

3. Connect the microphone to a mixer or P.A. system using an XLR cable.
Note: This microphone requires +48V phantom power to operate.

Mute Button Operation

Press the button on the microphone body to turn the mute on/off. The standard
model does not feature a mute button.

1. CVG12S: Mute is indicated by an LED on the microphone body:

⁃ Green = Microphone is on

⁃ Red = Microphone is muted

2. CVG12RS: Mute is indicated by a light ring on the microphone head:

⁃ Red = Microphone is on

⁃ Off = Microphone is muted

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Guidelines For Use

15 – 30 cm

(6 – 12 in.)

1. Maintain a distance of approximately 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in.) between the sound source and the microphone.

2. Always use the supplied windscreen to control plosives and wind noise.

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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

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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

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

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

0 to 95%Relative Humidity

Power Requirements

Weight

0 1 2 3

11–52 V DC[4],2.0 mACVGD

11–52 V DC[4],5.5 mACVGD/S

11–52 V DC[4],5.0 mACVGD/RS

1202 g (42.4 oz.)CVGD/12

1216 g (42.9 oz.)CVGD/18

0

[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL

1

[2] THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL

2

[3] S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self-noise, A-weighted

3

[4]All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and
sensitivity.

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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

44.09 cm (17.36 in)

58.09 cm (22.87 in)

CVG-12

CVG-18

15.09 cm
(5.95 in)

15.09 cm
(5.95 in)

16.31 cm
(6.42 in)

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Accessories

Furnished Accessories

95A16670Windscreen

RPM640Mounting Flange

Certifications

Meets essential requirements of all applicable European Directives.

Eligible for CE marking.

The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure Incorporated
or any of its European representatives. For contact information please visit
www.shure.com

The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from:

www.shure.com/europe/compliance

Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa
Department: EMEA Approval
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles, IL 60714-4608 USA Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Optional Accessories

CVD-BDesktop Base

ACVG4WS-BReplacement Windscreens (4-pack)

A57FMicrophone Clip

C25J25’ XLR Cable

A400SMShock Mount

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