Shure FP23 user manual

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Model FP23 User Guide
Microphone Preamplifier
General Description Specifications
The Shure FP23 is a portable, battery-powered microphone pre-
Gain
amplifier with phantom power. Designed for high bandwidth 96k/24
0 dB to 66 dB input to output, switch selectable
digital production, this studio-quality mic preamp is ideal for critical
Gain Accuracy
radio, television, and film production applications.
+0.6, –0.1 dB with reference to front panel gain markings
With its rugged mechanical and electrica

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Dimensions Weight (packaged) 43 mm x 94 mm x 140 mm (H x W x D) 0.86 kg (1.7” x 3.7” x 5.5”) 1.90 lbs. Weight (unit only) Certification 0.56 kg Meets FCC Part 15 Class B, Eligible to bear CE mark (see conformance 1.24 lbs. statement) +1 +0 –1 d –2 B u –3 –4 –5 –6 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k Hz High Pass (Low Cut) 80 Hz 160 Hz FREQUENCY RESPONSE Figure 1 PHANTOM 46 42 50 36 54 48 V ON 80 ON 28 58 OFF FLAT 18 62 12 V 160 0 66 BATTERIES LINE OUT MIC IN GAIN (dB) LIMITER POWER 12

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Limiter Operational Notes The limiter switch on the front panel activates two peak- Transformers responding limiters within the FP23. The first acts on the input sig- The FP23 uses input and output transformers with premium nal, while the second one limits the output to +17 dBu. This enables magnetic core material to achieve high signal handling capability, the FP23 to limit in excess of 50 dB, making it very difficult to clip especially at low frequencies. This keeps distortion to a minimum. th

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Certification Authorized under the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY provision of FCC part 15 as a Class B digital device. Tested to comply with FCC standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. This product complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly ap