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SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response (Figure 4)

50 to 17,000 Hz

Polar Pattern (Figure 5)

Cardioid

Output Impedance (at 1 kHz) Rated at 150 Ω ( 180 Ω actual)

Open Circuit Sensitivity

(at 1 kHz, ref. 1 V/Pascal*)

–45.7 dB (5.19 mV)

*1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL

Maximum SPL

(1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load)

129 dB

Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted)

29 dB SPL

Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced to 94 dB SPL)

65 dB

Dynamic Range (at 1 kΩ Load)

100 dB

Common Mode Rejection

45 dB minimum

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1

kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load)

–12.0 dBV (0.25 V)

Polarity

Positive sound pressure on dia- phragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output connector.

Power Requirements

11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA

Environmental Requirements

Operating Temperature Range: –18° C to 57° C (0° F to 135° F)

Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%

Dimensions (Figure 1)

Certification

Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.

NOTE: For technical data by fax, phone 1-800-488-3297 and follow the recorded instructions or, on the internet, go to www.shure.com

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Threaded Flange Mount Kit . . A12B

Foam Windscreen (4) . . . . . RPM310

Flange Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . RPM640

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EZG/18S, EZG/12, EZG/12S, EZG 18 specifications

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