Electro-Voice PolarChoice PC Plus-12, PolarChoice PC Plus-18, PolarChoice PC Plus-5 Specifications

PolarChoice PC Plus-5/

PC Plus-12/PC Plus-18

Miniature Multi-Pattern

Podium Micr ophone

Key Features:

• Dual Capsule Design with four polar

patterns: Omnidirectional, Cardioid,
Supercardioid, and Hypercardioid.

• Configurable push-button switch with

status LED.

• Controls are on the bottom, hidden

from view.

• XLR mounted or flush mounted.

• Switchable high pass filter.

• Consistant on-axis response.

• Availab le in 5, 12, or 18 inch versions.

• Non-reflecting black finish.

General Description:

The PolarChoice™ PC-Plus is the first miniature gooseneck microphone to combine the features and
functionality of a desktop mic, with the small unobtrusive size of an XLR mounted gooseneck microphone. The
unique profile of the PC-Plus housing places the push button switch and status LED in a more natural position
and also creates a lower profile housing. You can even go one step further: The lower half of the PC-Plus (with
XLR connector) can be removed and the PC-Plus can be flush mounted. (We supply all the necessary mounting
hardware.) The push-button can be configured for either toggle (push on / off), or as push-to-mute (cough
switch). You can also configure the microphones’ state when power is first applied in toggle mode. So, for
example, if you have an installation with multiple PC Plus microphones, you can configure them so that only
one mic is live, when the system is first turned on.

Push-Button on top,
where it belongs!

XLR Mount

Flush Mount

The PC-Plus is also an EV PolarChoice™ multi-pattern microphone. The multi-pattern versatility of the
PolarChoice™ microphone makes it true “problem solver”. With 3 directional and one non-directional polar
pattern available, the PolarChoice™ microphone is ideal for virtually any installation.

The PC-Plus also includes a switchable high pass filter that greatly reduces any vibration induced noise pick­up. All configuration controls are only accessible from the “bottom” of the microphone, reducing the chances of
inadvertent changes.

Altering the polar pattern does not change the on-axis sonic
character of the microphone; therefore changes in equalizer
settings are unnecessary. The PolarChoice™ PC Plus is
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, dual diameter gooseneck has two supple joints (12”
and 18” versions) and a rigid center tube. The rigid tube prevents
unsightly twisting of the gooseneck but permits the user to
exactly position the microphone. The PolarChoice™ PC Plus is
designed to be phantom-powered with a wide voltage range of 12­52V dc (DIN Standard 45 596).

PC Plus Controls:

PolarChoice PC Plus-5/ PC Plus-12/ PC Plus-18 Microphones

Applications:

The PolarChoice™ PC Plus can be used on lecterns, podiums, desk and table-tops, or other applications which require a
quick plug-in gooseneck microphone. For permanent installations, the PC Plus can be also be easily flush mounted. To
maximize gain-before-feedback the PolarChoice’s™ three directional polar patterns 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 (included) to control breath noise and P-popping or, in some cases, wind noise from circulating air.

Technical Specifications:

Generation Element:
Frequency Response:
Polar Patterns: (see chart)

Switches and Controls:

Sensitivity, Open Circuit Voltage, 1 kHz:
Clipping Level (1% THD):
Equivalent Noise:

Output Impedance, 1 kHz:
Power Requirements:
Current Consumption:
Polarity:

Dimensions:
Gooseneck Length:

Maximum Head Diameter:
Gooseneck Diameter:

Accessories Furnished:

Optional Accessories:

Color:
Environmental Conditions,

Net Weight:

Dual condenser, back electret
50 Hz to 20,000 Hz (see chart)
Omnidirectional

Cardioid
Supercardioid
Hypercardioid

Top mounted momentary push-button
Push on/off, or push-to-mute selector
Power up on/off selector
High-pass enable
4-position polar pattern selector

5.6mV/Pascal
>135 dB SPL
<26 dB SPL “A” weighted

(0 dB=20 micropascals)
Dynamic Range: >109 dB

200 ohms
Phantom, 12 – 52 VDC
< 8 mA with P12 supply
Pin 2 positive, referenced to pin 3,with positive pressure on

the diaphragm

PC Plus-5: 127 mm (5 in.)
PC Plus-12: 305 mm (12 in.)
PC Plus-18: 457 mm (18 in.)

14.6 mm (0.58 in.)
Lower section, 7.9 mm (0.31 in.)

Upper section, 6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
Windscreen

Two-piece shock mount
Flush mount parts kit

FMK flange-mount kit
WS-PC1 large windscreen
CPSM shock-mount kit

Nonreflecting black
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)
PC Plus-5: 170 grams (6.0 oz)

PC Plus-12: 201 grams (7.1 oz)
PC Plus-18: 210 grams (7.4 oz)

EV Multi-Port Windscreen:

All PolarChoice microphones come with the exclusive EV
Multi-Port Windscreen. This unique one-piece ported design
offers greatly improved resistance to “P”-popping noise by
creating a two-stage filter that has an air space between the
stages. This makes the multi-port windscreen as effective
as much larger traditional designs.

Dimension Drawings:

PC Plus-5 = 5” (127mm)
PC Plus-12 = 12” (305mm)
PC Plus-18 = 18” (457mm)

PC Plus-5 = 7.35” (187mm)
PC Plus-12 = 14.3” (363mm)
PC Plus-18 = 20.3” (516mm)

Surface Mounting the PC Plus Microphone:

Note: The lower housing
is not needed for surface
mounting.

Engineering Data Sheet

Frequency Response: Polars:

Architectural & Engineering Specs:

PolarChoice™ PC Plus-5, PC Plus-12, PC Plus-18

The microphone shall be a back-electret condenser type with a frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 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 level of 5.6 mV/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 187 mm (7.35 in.) long (PC Plus-5), 363 mm (14.3 in.) long (PC Plus-12), and
516 mm (20.3 in.) long, (PC Plus-18) with a maximum head diameter of 14.6 mm (0.58 in). The PC Plus-5 microphone shall include a 127 mm (5
in.) gooseneck. The PC Plus-12 microphone shall include a 305 mm (12 in.) gooseneck. The PC Plus-18 microphone shall include a 457 mm
(18 in.) gooseneck. The gooseneck will be attached to a miniature base that has a top mounted push-button, and a status LED that lights
when audio is active. The push-button will be configurable for push on/off, or push-to-mute operation. Furthermore, when the push-button is
set for push on/off operation, the status of the microphone when power is initially applied, will be configurable. The miniature base will have
an integral 3-pin XLR connector. The lower section housing of the miniature base will be removable to facilitate flush mounting of the
microphone on a flat surface and appropriate hardware will be supplied for this purpose. The microphone will have a switchable high pass
filter to roll off low frequencies. All controls except for the push button will be only accessible from the bottom of the microphone base. The
microphone shall be of metal construction. The microphone will include and external windscreen. The microphone shall have a nonreflecting
black finish. The Electro-Voice PolarChoice™ PC Plus-5, PC Plus-12, or PC Plus-18 is specified.

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Part Number 38110-216 Rev . E

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Specifications subject to change without notice.