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Centraverse™ Series

Installed Sound Microphones

CVO

Centraverse Overhead Microphone

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

Installation

1. 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.

2. Hang the microphone according to the guidelines for placement.

3. Aim the microphone toward the sound source by holding the wire
hanger in place and twisting the microphone body.

4. 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.

5. Connect the XLR cable to a mixer or P.A. system.

Note: This microphone requires +48V phantom power to operate.

Microphone Placement and Use

1. 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.

2. Choir Installations: Place the microphone in front of the choir, above
their heads and aimed at the back row.

3. 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.

0.6 – 1m
(2-3 ft.)

1.8 – 3m
(6 – 9 ft.)

.6 – 1 m

(2 – 3 ft.)

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.

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.6 – 1 m

(2 – 3 ft.)

4

5

Specifications

4.8”

(123 mm)

2.9”

(55 mm)

25’

(7.6 m)

0.6”

(15 mm)

0.9”

(24 mm)

Cartridge Type

Electret Condenser

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Frequency Response

70–16000 Hz

Output Impedance

180Ω

Sensitivity

open circuit voltage, @ 1
kHz, typical

–33 dBV/Pa[1] (22 mV)

Maximum SPL[2]

1 kHz at 1% THD

120 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]

Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz

67 dB

Dynamic Range

93 dB

Self Noise

equivalent SPL, A-weighted,
typical

27 dB SPL

Preamplifier Output
Clipping Level

@ 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

Storage
Temperature

Relative
Humidity

Power Requirements

11–52 V DC[4], 2.0 mA

Weight

4.7 oz. (133 g)

[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.

–18 to 57°C (0
to 135°F)

–29 to 74°C
(–20 to 165°F)

0 to 95%

20

15

2 ft. (0.6 m) from sound source

10

5

0

-5

dB

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30
20 100 1k 10k 20k

Hz

250 Hz
500 Hz
1,000 Hz

2,000 Hz

4,000 Hz

Accessories

Furnished Accessories

Wire aiming hanger (Black) 44A16928

Wire aiming hanger (White) 44B16928

Windscreen (Black) 95A20541

Windscreen (White) 95B20541

Optional Accessories

Windscreen (Black, 4-pack) ACVO4WS-B

Windscreen (White, 4-pack) ACVO4WS-W

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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

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