Crown PZM-20R, PZM-20RW User Manual

PRESSURE

4.58 in.

11.63 cm

3.42 in.

8.69 cm

.187 in.

.475 cm

.250 in.
.635 cm

1.1 in.

2.695 cm

4.58 in.

11.63 cm

3.42 in.

8.69 cm

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MICROPHONE

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PZM-20R

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PZM-20RW

he PZM-20R is a Pressure Zone
Microphone

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nent flush-mounting in tables, lec­terns, pulpits, and judicial benches. Its un­obtrusive appearance and hemispherical
pickup pattern make it ideal for conference
table use. The microphone fits into a

4.59-in. (11.659-cm) square hole or in a
standard 4.0-in. x 4.0-in. (10.16-cm x 10.16­cm) electrical outlet box.

Electronics in the base of the 20R adapt the
microphone for phantom powering. No ex­ternal power-supply interface is required.
The microphone plugs directly into a phan­tom power supply providing 12 to 48 volts.

The wide-range frequency response of the
20R is emphasized at high frequencies for
clarity and articulation. Low frequencies be­low the voice range are filtered out to reduce
rumble.

Three small guard-posts prevent papers
from sliding underneath the cantilever arm
and altering the frequency response.

Like other Pressure Zone Microphones, the
20R utilizes the Pressure Recording Pro­cess™ in which a miniature condenser mi­crophone capsule is arranged very close to a
sound-reflecting plate or boundary, The cap­sule is mounted in the “Pressure Zone” just
above the boundary, a region where sound
coming directly from the sound source com­bines in-phase with sound reflected off the
boundary. The benefits are a wide, smooth
frequency response free of phase interfer­ence, excellent clarity and “reach,” a hemi­spherical polar pattern, and uncolored
off-axis response.

Suggestions For Use

The PZM-20R differs from other PZMs in
that it is a stationary microphone, generally
not moved from one location to another. Be­fore installing it, first check that the pickup
will be adequate by testing a regular PZM
placed where you plan to install the 20R.

Avoid areas where items might be placed on
top of the microphone. Once you’ve decided
on the microphone position, rout a recessed
hole according to the dimensions in Fig. 2B
on the reverse side.

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Specifications

Type: Pressure Zone Microphone®.
Element: Electret condenser.
Frequency response (typical): 80 Hz to 20 kHz (see

Fig. 1).

Polar pattern: Hemispherical on an infinite plane.
Open circuit sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa* (–43 dB re 1

volt/Pa).

Power sensitivity: –43 dB re 1 mW/Pa. EIA sensi-

tivity –135 dBm.

Impedance: 240 ohms balanced. Recommended

minimum load impedance 1000 ohms.

Equivalent noise level: 20 dB SPL (0 dB = 0.0002

dyne/cm2), A-weighted.

S/N ratio: 74 dB at 94 dB SPL.
Maximum SPL: 150 dB SPL at the microphone pro-

duces 3% THD.

Polarity: Positive pressure on the diaphragm pro-

duces positive voltage on terminal 2 with respect
to terminal 3 of the output terminal strip.

Operating voltage: Phantom power, 12 to 48 volts

DC, positive voltage on terminals 2 and 3 with
respect to terminal 1 of the output terminal strip.

Current drain: 1.1 mA.
Color: Black.
Connector: Screw terminals. #1 shield, #2 audio in-

polarity, #3 audio return.

Cable: None supplied; use 2-conductor shielded

microphone cable.

Weight: 8.1 ounces (230 grams).
Dimensions: See Figs. 2A and 2B.
Optional accessories: Crown PH-1A phantom

power supply (single channel, battery or AC
adapter powered), Crown PH-4B phantom power
supply (4 channels, AC powered).

*1 pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL.

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Low frequency response depends on size of surface.

Frequency Response

Frequency in Hz

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Fig. 2B

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4.094 in.

10.399 cm

(USE 0.5 in. (1.27 cm) ROUTER BIT)

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4.59 in. (11.659 cm) SQUARE

0.188 in. (0.476 cm) ROUTER DEPTH

4.094 in.

10.399 cm

2.75 in. (6.985 cm)
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TABLE

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For small conference tables seating up to
eight people, mount the 20R in the center of
the table. For larger tables, use one 20R in
the middle of every four to six people. Ide­ally no person should be more than 3 feet
from the nearest microphone. For maximum
clarity hold the conference in an acoustically
“dead” room with carpeting, acoustic-tile
ceiling and drapes.

PZM-20R

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PZM-20RW

Operating Instructions

Using two-conductor shielded microphone
cable, connect the output of the 20R to a
mixer microphone input that provides 12-48
volts phantom powering. This cable may be
of any length because the microphone out-

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put is balanced low impedance.
The 20R has three screw terminals. Connect

screw #1 to the cable shield, #2 to the audio
in-polarity lead, and #3 to the audio-return
lead. On the equipment end of the cable, sol­der the cable to the XLR-type connector as
follows: pin 1 – shield, pin 2 – audio in­phase lead, pin 3 – audio return lead.

If your mixer or recorder does not provide
phantom powering, you’ll need a micro­phone power supply. Crown offers a model
PH-4B power supply for powering up to four
PZMs. Also available is a single channel AC/
battery supply, Crown model PH-1A. Con­nect the 20R output to the power-supply in­put; connect the power-supply output to
your recorder or mixer mix input.

Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications

The microphone shall be the Crown Model
PZM-20R or equivalent. The microphone
shall be a Pressure Zone, electret condenser
type, designed for permanent flush-mount­ing in a 4.59-in. (11.659-cm) square hole or
in a standard 4.0-in. x 4.0-in. (10.16-cm x

10.16-cm) electrical outlet box. A smooth

frequency response from 80 Hz to 20,000 Hz
shall be obtained. The microphone shall
have a sensitivity of –43 dBV/Pa (measured
on an infinite boundary). The microphone
shall accept a 150 dB SPL input while pro­ducing no more than 3% THD (open-circuit
termination). Equivalent noise shall be typi­cally 20 dBA (0 dB = .0002 dyne/cm

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Crown model PZM-20R is specified.

Warranty

Crown professional microphones are guar­anteed unconditionally against malfunction
from any cause for a period of three years
from date of original purchase. Please refer
to the enclosed full warranty sheet for more
detail.

Service

If the microphone does not function prop­erly, replace or repair mic cables and con­nectors, check the power supply. If service
is required, return the microphone in its
original packaging to: Crown Service De-

partment, Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka
Road, Elkhart, IN 46517. For further assis-

tance or technical support call 800-342-

6939.

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