Electro-Voice PL35 User Manual

Key Features:

• Voiced for open and natural tom and snare sound

• Unique body design for clean cable management

• Supercardioid polar pattern

• Excellent off-axis rejection

• Powerful Neodymium magnet structure

• Fine mesh Memraflex™ grille

General Description:

Thank you for purchasing the Electro-Voice® PL35. This product is a
professional-grade supercardioid dynamic microphone designed to
deliver the power, punctuation and natural tones of toms and snare
drums in any size sound reinforcement system or recording studio.
With its frequency response designed for that special tonal area
toms and snare drums occupy, the PL35 delivers all of the “dialed-in”
tone and percussive impact detail professional drummers and sound
system engineers require. The PL35’s tight supercardioid polar pat­tern is designed to minimize off-axis information from nearby drums
and instruments entering the capsule, and allows for a very isolated
instrument sound and higher gain before feedback.

Cable clutter and positioning in tight spaces can always be an issue
when miking toms and snares, and the PL35’s clever cable exit angle
of 37.5° relative to the body reduces the vertical space above the
drum required for the XLR connector and cable. The PL35 is supplied
with the unique DRC-1 drum rim clamp which eliminates the need
for a floor stand and boom, and allows easy-on / easy-off attach­ment of the microphone to virtually any drum brand steel rim.

Application Notes:

As with most directional microphones, the low frequency response
of the PL35 microphone varies with the distance from the sound
source. Known as “proximity effect”, the bass response of the
microphone increases as the working distance to the microphone is
reduced. This “bass boost” is only audible when working at distances
closer than 6 inches. Therefore, working close to the microphone will
produce a more robust sound. Using this microphone at distances
greater than 6 inches provides minimal coloration from proximity
effect.

Close-up positioning of the microphone will also reduce the poten­tial for feedback from the sound reinforcement system. Then, the
bass boost provides an increase in overall microphone output level.
The mixer gain may be proportionately reduced, resulting in a reduc­tion of the system’s sensitivity to feedback caused by sound entering
the microphone from the loudspeakers.

PL35

Dynamic Supercardioid

Snare/Tom Microphone

Technical Specifications:

Element Type: Dynamic, Neodymium Magnet

Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 16,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid

Sensitivity, Open Circuit

Voltage, 1 kHz:

Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm

Rated Impedance: 600 ohms

Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type

Dimensions: Length = 4.25” (108.0 mm)

Accessories Included: Stand adapter with Euro-thread

Net Weight: 8.3 oz (236 g)

Shipping Weight: 18.6 oz (527 g)

Warranty:

This Electro-Voice® PL35 product is guaranteed against malfunction
due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3)
years from the date of original purchase. Please refer to the Limited
Warranty card included with your product for further warranty infor­mation.

Structure

2.2 mV/Pa (-53 dBV)

produces positive voltage on pin 2
relative to pin 3

Finish: Textured black satin body with

MemraflexTM grille

Width = 1.69” (42.9 mm)
Shank = 3.20” (81.0 mm)

insert, Drum rim clamp DRC-1, Soft
zippered gig bag

Frequency Response: Polar Response:

Microphone Use and Placement

Please note that micing techniques are a matter of personal
preference. These are merely guidelines to assist in the
placement of the microphone to gain optimal performance.

Usage Optimal Placement

Electric Guitar and

Bass Guitar Amplifier Place microphone approximately 1 to 2 inches from and at a 90° angle to the speaker cone. To reduce

boominess, move the microphone off axis to the cone from 90° to 45°, or move mic from center of cone to

either edge.

Tom-Toms On double headed Toms, place mic 1 to 3 inches over the top of drum, at a 45° angle to the drum surface,

and 1 to 2 inches in from the drum edge. On single headed Toms, use above method or place mic inside

Tom from underneath at a 90° angle from the center of head, 3 to 5 inches away.

Snare Drum Place mic 1 to 3 inches above the top head, 1 to 2 inches in from the rim. Aim the mic downward at an

angle toward the top head. If the drum rings, tape deadening material to the head or use damping rings.

For more “snare” sound, place a 2nd mic underneath aimed up at the bottom of head.

Cymbals Place mic 1 to 2 feet above the top of cymbals.

High-Hat Place mic 5 inches above outside edge at a 45° down angle.

Brass Place mic 6 to 24 inches away, and on axis with the bell of the instrument.

Acoustic Guitar Place mic 6 to 12 inches from where finger board joins the body.

Standard Placement & Use Guidelines

1. Always point the microphone at the desired source of sound, and away from any unwanted sources.

2. The microphone should be located close to the sound source to minimize interference from other potential sound sources.

3. Use the 3-to-1 rule when using multiple microphones. Place each microphone three times farther from other microphones as from

the desired sound source.

4. Minimize over-handling of the microphone to reduce unwanted mechanical noise.

Dimension
Drawing:

Electro-Voice

12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

www.electrovoice.com

© Bosch Communications Systems 08/2008

Part Number LIT000247 Rev B

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PL35 Part Numbers

PRD000164000 PL35, Dynamic Supercardioid Snare/Tom •
Microphone

ACC000044000 DRC-1, Replacement Clip-on Drum Rim •
Clamp

ACC000050001 WSPL-3, Optional Foam Windscreen, Black•

U.S.A. and Canada only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:

800/392-3497 Fax: [phone]

Europe, Africa, and Middle East only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:

+ 49 9421-706 0 Fax: + 49 9421-706 265

Other Internatonal locations. For customer orders, Contact Customer Service at:

+ 1 952 884-4051 Fax: + 1 952 887-9212

For warranty repair or service information, contact the Service Repair department at:

800/685-2606

For technical assistance, contact Technical Support at: 866/78AUDIO

Specifications subject to change without notice.