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)