Page 1
PolarChoice™ 12
PolarChoice™ 18
• Four polar patterns: Omnidirec-
tional, Cardioid, Supercardioid,
and Hypercardioid.
• Consistent on-axis response.
• Available in 12 or 18 inch versions.
• Shielded pre-amp is highly-resistant
to electrical noise and radio frequency interference.
• Non-reflecting black finish.
• Three-pin male XLR-type output
connector.
• Phantom powered backed electret
condenser
Description
The PolarChoice
are back-electret condenser gooseneck
podium microphones designed for sound
reinforcement systems where sound clarity
and gain-before-feedback are of major
importance. The flat-bladed screwdriver
activated rotary selector switch has the
following settings:
Switch Setting Polar Pattern
0 Omnidirectional
1 Cardioid
2 Supercardioid
3 Hypercardioid
Altering the polar pattern does not change
the on-axis sonic character of the microphone; therefore changes in equalizer settings are unnecessary.
The PolarChoice
are acoustically designed for high-quality
sound reinforcement and broadcast applications. The frequency response is tailored for
wide-range sound reproduction with very
natural sound pick-up for either distant or
close-up use. The small-diameter gooseneck
has two supple joints and a rigid center tube.
The rigid tube prevents unsightly twisting
of the gooseneck but permits the user to ex-
™
12 and PolarChoice™ 18
™
12 and PolarChoice™ 18
actly position the microphone. The electronics housing’s 3/4-inch diameter base is terminated with an XLR-type 3-pin connector
which allows the microphone to be plugged
directly into an existing panel-mount XLR
receptacle. The housing is machined steel
for ruggedness and superior EMI/RFI
attenuation. The PolarChoice
PolarChoice
tom-powered with a wide voltage range of
9-52V dc (DIN Standard 45 596).
Applications
The PolarChoice
can be used on lecterns, podiums, desk and
table-tops, or other applications which require a quick plug-in gooseneck microphone.
To maximize gain-before-feedback the
PolarChoice
directional polar patterns which allow the
user to pick the directional polar pattern for
optimum effect. For those applications
where gain-before-feedback is not a problem an omnidirectional pattern is included.
Applications requiring speaking close to the
microphone at podiums, lecterns, or pulpits
normally require a windscreen to control
breath noise and P-popping or, in some cases,
wind noise from circulating air. A small
external foam windscreen is included with
™
18 are designed to be phan-
™
12 and PolarChoice™ 18
™
’s multipolar design has three
™
12 and
the PolarChoice
microphones for those applications.
Architectural & Engineering
Specifications
PolarChoice
The microphone shall be a back-electret condenser type with a frequency response of 75
Hz to 15 kHz. The microphone shall have a
nominal, balanced output impedance of 200
ohms. The microphone shall have four
selectable polar patterns: omnidirectional,
cardioid, supercardioid, and hypercardioid.
The microphone shall have an output power
level of -44 dB, where 0 dB = 1 milliwatt
per pascal, and outputs shall not be appreciably affected by the following temperature
and humidity extremes: -29° to 74° C (-20°
to 165° F) when the relative humidity is
0-50%; -29° to 57°C (-20° to 135°F) when
the relative humidity is 0-95%.
Dimensions shall be 20 mm (0.79 in.) diameter and 409.7 mm (16.1 in.) long. The microphone shall include a 298.5 mm (11.8 in.)
gooseneck with professional XLR-type 3-pin
style terminating connector and an external
windscreen. The microphone shall have a
nonreflecting black finish. Termination to
the electronics module shall be a 3-pin male
XLR type connector. The microphone shall
™
12 and PolarChoice™ 18
™
12
Page 2
PolarChoice™ 12/P olarChoice™ 18
be of metal construction.
The Electro-V oice PolarChoice
™
12 is speci-
fied.
™
PolarChoice
18
The microphone shall be a back-electret condenser type with a frequency response of 75
Hz to 15 kHz. The microphone shall have a
nominal, balanced output impedance of 200
ohms. The microphone shall have four selectable polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, and hypercardioid. The
microphone shall have an output power level
of -44 dB, where 0 dB = 1 milliwatt per pascal, and outputs shall not be appreciably affected by the following temperature and
humidity extremes: -29° to 74° C (-20° to
165° F) when the relative humidity is 0-50%;
PolarChoice™ 12/PolarChoice™ 18
-29° to 57°C (-20° to 135°F) when the relative humidity is 0-95%.
Dimensions shall be 20 mm (0.79 in.) diameter and 575.3 mm (22.7 in.) long. The microphone shall include a 461.0 mm (18.2 in.)
gooseneck with professional XLR-type 3-pin
style terminating connector and an external
windscreen. The microphone shall have a
nonreflecting black finish. Termination to
the electronics module shall be a 3-pin male
XLR type connector. The microphone shall
be of metal construction.
The Electro-Voice PolarChoice
™
18 is speci-
fied.
Warranty (Limited)
Electro-Voice products are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period,
as noted in the individual product-line
statement(s) below, or in the individual product data sheet or owner’s manual, beginning
with the date of original purchase. If such
malfunction occurs during the specified period, the product will be repaired or replaced
(at our option) without charge. The product
will be returned to the customer prepaid.
Exclusions and Limitations: The Limited
W arranty does not apply to: (a) exterior finish or appearance; (b) certain specific items
described in the individual product-line
statement(s) below, or in the individual product data sheet or owner’s manual; (c) malfunction resulting from use or operation of
the product other than as specified in the
product data sheet or owner’s manual; (d)
malfunction resulting from misuse or abuse
of the product; or (e) malfunction occurring
at any time after repairs have been made to
the product by anyone other than ElectroVoice Service or any of its authorized service representatives. Obtaining Warranty
Service: To obtain warranty service, a customer must deliver the product, prepaid, to
Electro-Voice Service or any of its authorized service representatives together with
proof of purchase of the product in the form
of a bill of sale or receipted invoice. A list of
authorized service representatives is available from Electro-V oice Service at 600 Cecil
Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 (800/234-6831
or FAX 616/695-4743). Incidental and
Consequential Damages Excluded: Product repair or replacement and return to the
customer are the only remedies provided to
the customer. Electro-Voice shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including, without limitation, injury to
persons or property or loss of use. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. Other Rights: This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
For technical assistance, contact Technical
Support at 800/234-6831 or 616/695-6831,
M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time.
Specifications subject to change without
notice.
Figure 1—Frequency Response
2
Page 3
Figure 2—Polar Response
PolarChoice™ 12/P olarChoice™ 18
PolarChoice™ 12/PolarChoice™ 18
Figure 3—Switch
Cardioid
500 Hz 1,000 Hz
Omni
500 Hz 1,000 Hz
Hypercardioid
500 Hz 1,000 Hz
Supercardioid
500 Hz 1,000 Hz
Figure 4—Dimension
3
Page 4
PolarChoice™ 12/P olarChoice™ 18
Specifications
Generation Element:
Dual condenser, back electret
Frequency Response:
75 Hz to 15,000 Hz
Polar Patterns:
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Supercardioid
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity,
Open Circuit Voltage, 1 kHz:
5.6mV/pascal
Power Level, 1 kHz (0 dB =
1 mW/pascal):
-44dB
Clipping Level (1% THD):
PolarChoice™ 12/PolarChoice™ 18
>130 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise:
<28 dB SPL “A” weighted
(0 dB=20 micropascals)
Dynamic Range:
>102 dB
Output Impedance, 1 kHz:
200 ohms
Power Requirements:
9 to 52 V dc phantom supply
Current Consumption:
2.8 mA
Polarity:
Pin 2 positive, referenced to pin 3,
with positive pressure on the diaphragm
Color:
Nonreflecting black
Environmental Conditions,
Relative Humidity 0-50%:
-29° to 74°C (-20° to 165°F)
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%:
-29° to 57°C (-20° to 135°F)
Net Weight:
PolarChoice™ 12:
193 grams (6.8 oz)
PolarChoice™ 18:
255 grams (9.0 oz)
Shipping Weight:
PolarChoice™ 12:
411 grams (14.5 oz)
PolarChoice™ 18:
539 grams (19.0 oz)
Mounting:
Male XLR-type 3-pin connector
Dimensions
Gooseneck Length:
PolarChoice™ 12:
298.5 mm (11.8 in.)
PolarChoice™ 18:
461.0 mm (18.2 in.)
Maximum Head Diameter:
16.6 mm (0.65 in.)
Gooseneck Diameter:
6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
Electronics Module Diameter:
20 mm (0.79 in.)
Connector Diameter:
19 mm (0.75 in.)
Accessories Furnished:
Windscreen
Optional Accessories:
FMK flange-mount kit
CPSM shock-mount kit
600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
616/695-6831, 616/695-1304 Fax
MICROPHONES–Condenser Gooseneck Podium 535406 — 9914
4
©Telex Communications, Inc., 1999 • Litho in U.S.A.
Loading...