Electro-Voice PolarChoice User Manual

PolarChoice

™

...

AND INTRODUCING THE

NEW P

OLARCHOICE P

LUS

™

,

THE FIRST TRULY UNIVERSAL PODIUM MICROPHONE

The New and Improved

THE NEW & IMPROVED POLARCHOICE

™

PolarChoice, the first podium microphone which allows you to select the polar pattern
(omni, cardioid, supercardioid & hypercardioid), just got better.

PolarChoice is now available in 3 different versions: XLR, Flange Mount and the
amazing new PolarChoice Plus, all in 12 and 18 lengths.

All 3 versions of PolarChoice feature...

•A smooth and uniform response, no matter what pattern is selected

• Improved sound quality

• An extended low frequency response

•A new switchable high-pass filter

• EV’s exclusive new Multiport

™

windscreen which virtually eliminates “P” pops

INTRODUCING THE POLARCHOICE PLUS

™

The PolarChoice Plus is the first podium microphone with the flexibility to be
installed into any environment. It can be mounted via a standard 3-pin XLR connector,
or permanently flush-mounted to the podium or tabletop.

The PolarChoice Plus also features an easy to use & programmable microphone
mute switch

• The switch is oriented so that anyone can use it

• Mic status LED above the mute switch so the user can see if the mic is on or off

• Configure the switch (via easy to set switches) to be either push on/off or push-to-mute

• Program the switch to power-up either on, or off

With just this one mic in stock, you can meet the requirements of any
installation environment.

For specifications and more information see reverse side.

For information call 1-800-392-3497, ext. 7432
www.electrovoice.com

PA20624 Litho USA 3/03

Specifications subject to change without notice.

© 2003 Telex Communications, Inc.

PolarChoice

™

MULTI

-P

ATTERN PODIUM MICROPHONE SPECIFICATIONS

Selector switch

at 0 position

Omni

Selector switch

at 1 position

Cardioid

Selector switch

at 2 position

Supercardioid

Selector switch

at 3 position

Hypercardioid

The revolutionary PolarChoice™microphone
produces four polar patterns, eliminating
the need for separate microphones or units
with interchangeable heads to meet different
applications.With PolarChoice™, you select
the polar pattern to fit a particular acoustical
environment by simply rotating the four­position selector with a flat-blade screwdriver.

Technical Specifications:

Generation Element:

Dual condenser, back electret

Frequency Response:

50 Hz to 20,000 Hz (see chart)

Polar Patterns: (see chart)

Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Supercardioid, Hypercardioid

Sensitivity:

Open Circuit Voltage, 1 kHz: 5.6mV/Pascal

Clipping Level (1% THD):

>135 dB SPL

Equivalent Noise:

<26 dB SPL “A” weighted
(0 dB=20 micropascals)

Dynamic Range:

>109 dB

Output Impedance, 1 kHz:

200 ohms

Power Requirements:

Phantom, 12 - 52 VDC

Current Consumption:

< 8 mA with P12 supply

INTRODUCING THE

P

OLARCHOICE P

LUS

™

Polarity:

Pin 2 positive, referenced to pin 3, with positive
pressure on the diaphragm

Accessories Furnished:

All versions of PolarChoice ship with the Shock Mount Kits
and EV’s Multiport

™

windscreen.

Optional Accessories:

FMK flange-mount kit, CPSM shock-mount kit

Color:

Nonreflecting black

M

OUNTING OPTIONS

PolarChoice FL version

PolarChoice Plus - XLR mounted

PolarChoice Plus - flush mounted

PolarChoice XLR version

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

Ordering Information

XLR Version

PC-12/XLR 12 gooseneck length
PC-18/XLR 18 gooseneck length

Flange-mount Version

PC-12/FL 12 gooseneck length
PC-18/FL 18 gooseneck length

PolarChoice Plus Version

PC Plus-12 12 gooseneck length
PC Plus-18 18 gooseneck length

AMERICA:

USA: Telex Communications Inc. 12000 Portland Ave South, Burnsville, MN 55337, USA, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Western Canada: PAG Canada. 23 Hawkesbury Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3P-1Y6, Canada, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Eastern Canada: PAG Canada. 728 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, ON M4G 2K7, Canada, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Québec: Acoustik GE Inc. 5715 Kincourt, Montréal, PQ H4W 1Y7, Canada, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Mexico: Telex Communications de Mexico. Parque Chapultepec 66-201, Naucalpan, Edo. Mex. 53390, Mexico, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Latin America: Telex Communications Inc. 12000 Portland Ave South, Burnsville, MN 55337, USA, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

EUROPE:

Germany: Telex EVI Audio GmbH. Hirschberger Ring 45, D 94315, Straubing, Germany, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
France: EVI Audio France S.A. Parc de Courcerin, Allée Lech Walesa, F 77185 Lognes, France, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
UK: Telex Communications Ltd. 4, The Willows Centre, Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4NX, UK, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Africa &
Middle-East: Telex EVI Audio GmbH. Hirschberger Ring 45, D 94315, Straubing, Germany, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

ASIA & PACIFIC RIM:

Japan: EVI Audio Japan Ltd. 5-3-8 Funabashi, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 156-0055, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Australia: EVI Audio (Aust) Pty Ltd. Slough Business Estate, Unit 23, Silverwater, N.S.W. 2128, Australia, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
China: EVI Audio (HK) Ltd. Unit E & F, 21F, Luk Hop Industrial Bldg., 8 Luk Hop St., San PO Kong, Kowloon, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Singapore: Telex Pte. Ltd. 3015A Ubi Road 1, 05-10 Kampong Ubi Industrial Estate, Singapore 408705, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]