GENERAL
The Model 849 is a high-quality electret condenser mi-
crophone with a smooth, flat frequency response and car-
dioid pickup pattern. It provides accurate, uncolored repro-
duction of the sound source. The 849 is designed for a wide
variety of sound reinforcement and recording applications,
and is a good choice for use with choirs, amplified sound, or
acoustic instruments, including strings, brass, woodwinds,
and percussion.
The 849 is supplied with a swivel adapter and a zippered
vinyl storage bag. Optional accessories include a foam
windscreen (A3WS), SHOCK-STOPPERt isolation mount
(A53M), two-channel phantom power supply (PS1A), and
7.6 m (25 ft.) microphone cable (C25J).
FEATURES
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Wide, flat frequency response
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Internal shock mount for reduced stand and handling
noise
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Long-life on/off switch for on-stage control
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Low distortion output and wide dynamic range charac-
teristics for variety of load impedances
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Cardioid polar pattern uniform over a wide range of fre-
quencies.
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Very low RF and magnetic hum susceptibility
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Can use either phantom power or an internal AA battery
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Rugged construction for outstanding reliability
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Usable over wide range of temperature and humidity
conditions
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TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
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TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
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POWER
The 849 can be powered by any mixer or console provid-
ing 12 to 48 Vdc phantom power, or by a phantom power
supply such as the Shure PS1A.
Alternately, the 849 can be powered by a single 1.5-volt
AA alkaline battery. A new alkaline battery will provide up to
10,000 hours of continuous microphone operation.
NOTE: The on/off switch only affects the audio signal—
it will not turn off the battery power. To avoid battery
drain, remove the battery when not using the micro-
phone for extended periods of time.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Disconnect the microphone cable.
2. Unscrew the handle by turning it counterclockwise (from
top).
3. Slide the handle away from the grille, exposing the bat-
tery compartment.
4. Insert a new battery (or replace the old battery), observ-
ing the polarity marking in the compartment.
5. Slide the handle back into place and tighten.
WINDSCREEN
Use the optional windscreen (A3WS) in windy conditions
and in speech or vocal applications where breath noise is a
problem.
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