Shure SM94 Condenser Cardioid Microphone

Shure SM94 Condenser Cardioid Microphone

Cardioid instrument microphone provides wide, flat response with minimum coloration for live performance and remote recording applications. Features include an internal shock mount and battery- or phantom powered operation.

Features:

• A sensitive mic with a wide, flat response ideal for live amplified and acoustic instruments.
• Extremely well-suited for reproduction of stringed instruments, woodwinds, and cymbals
• AA battery or phantom power
• Internal shock mount
• Wide dynamic range
• Smooth, flat frequency response
• Uniform Cardioid condenser
• Frequency response: 40 to 16,000 Hz

Specifications

• Type: Electret Condenser
• Frequency Response: 40 to 16,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: EIA rated at 150 Ω (200 Ω actual
• Sensitivity (at 1kHz,open circuit voltage):
  • Phantom Power: -49 dBV/Pa(3.5 mV)
  • Battery: -50 dBV/Pa(3.2 mV)
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD:
  • Phantom Power: 141 dB
  • Battery: 123 dB
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio:
  • Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz
  • 72 dB
• Dynamic Range (at 1kHz):
  • Phantom Power: 119 dB
  • Battery: 101 dB
• Clipping Level (1 kHz at 0.25% THD,1 kΩ load):
  • Phantom Power: 14 dB (0.63 mV)
  • Battery: 23 dB (0.71 mV)
• Hum Pickup:
  • typical, at 60 Hz, equivalent SPL/mOe
  • -3 dB
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Weight:
  • Net: 0.250 kg (0.55 lbs)
  • Packaged: 0.949 kg (2.5 lbs)
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
• Case: Steel and brass construction with gray finish and stainless steel mesh grille
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Operating Temperature: -6.7° to 49° C (20° to 120° F)
  • Storage Temperature: -29° to 74° C (-20° to 165° F)
  • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
• Power Requirements:
  • Phantom Power: 11 to 52 V DC (1.2 mA)
  • Battery: 1.5 VAA batteries
• Battery Life: Up to 5000 hours (alkaline)