Specifications; Typical Frequency Response - Shure SM91A User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Type
Cardioid condenser (electret bias) for surface mounting
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz (see Figure 1)

TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE

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(measured at 30 incidence to infinite surface)
FIGURE 1
Polar Pattern
Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting
surface), uniform with frequency, symmetrical about
axis (see Figure 2)
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN
FIGURE 2
Output Impedance
Rated at 150 Ω (90 Ω actual)
Recommended minimum load impedance: 800 Ω
(May be used with loads as low as 150 Ω with reduced
clipping level)
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz, measured with sound source
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at 30 incidence to flat surface)
Open Circuit Voltage
0 dB = 1 V/µbar
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (at 1,000 Hz, less
than 0.1% THD)
800 Ω load
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150 Ω load
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . –71.5 dB (0.27 mV)
GAIN
0 +10
0 dBV –7.0 dBV
(1.0 V) (0.45 V)
–13.0 dBV . –21.0 dBV
(0.22 V) (0.09 V)
Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz, less than 1% THD)
800 Ω load
ILP-1 gain set at 0 dB
ILP-1 gain set at +10 dB
150 Ω load
ILP-1 gain set at 0 dB
ILP-1 gain set at +10 dB
Electromagnetic Hum Pickup (maximum)
–0.5 dB equivalent SPL in 1 mOe field (60 Hz)
Preamplifier Controls
Selectable Low-Frequency Response: Flat/Low Cut
(12 dB/octave rolloff below 80 Hz)
Selectable Gain: 0/+10 dB
Output Noise
25.5 dB SPL, A-weighted
32 dB SPL, C-weighted
28.5 dB SPL per DIN 45 405
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
68.5 dB re 94 dB SPL
Dynamic Range
121 dB (800 Ω load, gain set at 0 dB)
Phasing
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive volt-
age on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of preamp output connector
Power
11 to 52 Vdc phantom (simplex) voltage (operational
down to 9 Vdc with reduced clipping level); current
drain 2.2 mA at 52 Vdc, 1.8 mA at 11 Vdc
Case
Microphone: Matte black enamel die-cast base and
perforated steel grille with replaceable or cleanable
fine mesh screen and foam pad wind/dirt barrier
Preamplifier: Matte black enamel finished steel
Cable
7.6 m (25 ft) two-conductor shielded, small diameter,
with Switchcraft Tini (Q.G.) 3-pin (female) connector
on each end
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature: –18 to 57
Storage Temperature: –29 to 74
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
Dimensions
See Figure 3
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
2.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129.5 dB
. . . . . . . . . . . 118.5 dB
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C (0 to 135
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C (–20 to 168
FIGURE 3
146.5 dB
136.5 dB
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