Shure SM96 Quick Manual

GENERAL
The Shure SM96 is a unidirectional electret con-
denser microphone tailored to the vocal miking needs
of professional vocalists and soundmen in both live per-
formances and sound recording. The SM96 is also a
superb choice for lecturers and speechmakers. Its
smooth, flat frequency response is modified by a slight
presence rise and an electronically generated low-
frequency rolloff, making it quite effective for rhythm
pickups. The SM96's ball-type steel mesh and acoustic
foam grille minimize popping from explosive breath
sounds and "rushing" from wind and strong air currents.
The SM96 can be powered by virtually any phantom
(simplex) power source, or by an internal 1.5-volt AA bat-
tery. The battery, which serves as a backup power
source in the event of phantom power failure, can pro-
vide up to 5000 hours of continuous microphone opera-
tion.
The SM96 is supplied with a swivel adapter for use on
a microphone stand, boom or gooseneck, and a zip-
pered vinyl storage bag. Model SM96-LC is supplied
without cable. Optional accessories include a foam
windscreen (A85WS), SHOCK-STOPPER™ isolation
mount (A53HM), two-channel phantom power supply
(PSI), and 7.6m (25 ft) TRIPLE-FLEX
(C25E).
Model SM96 Features
n W ide-range frequency response tailored for profes-
sional vocal applications
n Built-in wind and pop filter minimizes undesirable
wind and breath sounds
n Controlled low-frequency rolloff to reduce low-
frequency handling noise and compensate for prox-
imity effect
n Transducer element shock-mounted for reduced
stand and handling noise
Low distortion output and wide dynamic range
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characteristics for variety of load impedances
n Cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and
symmetrical about axis, to provide maximum rejec-
tion and minimum coloration of off-axis sounds
n Very low RF and magnetic hum susceptibility
n Wide-range phantom powering includes DIN 45 596
voltages of 13 and 48 Vdc
n Rugged construction for outstanding reliability
Field-usable over wide range of temperature and
n
humidity conditions
n Increased versatility through operation with easily
obtainable battery-serves as backup in case of
phantom power failure
222 HARTREY AVENUE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60204 U.S.A.
Copyright 1985, Shure Brothers Inc.
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MODEL SM96
UNIDIRECTIONAL CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Cardioid condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response
70 to 16,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
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microphone cable
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional) response-uniform with fre-
quency, symmetrical about axis (see Figure 2)
Output Impedance
Rated at 150 ohms (200 ohms actual)
Recommended minimum load impedance: 800 ohms
Output Level
Open Circuit Voltage . . . . -74 dB (0.2 mV) (phantom)
Clipping Level
800-ohm Load :
150-ohm Load : -15 dBV (0.18V) (phantom, 1% THD);
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 1
(May be used with loads as low as 150 ohms with
reduced clipping level)
(at 1,000 Hz)
-75 dB (0.18 mV) (battery)
(0 dB = 1 volt per microbar)
(1,000 Hz)
-4 dBV (0.63V) (phantom, 1% THD);
-23 dBV (71 mV) (battery, 3% THD)
-31 dBV (28 mV) (battery, 3% THD)
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