
SPECIFICATIONS    PVM™46
Diaphragm type: 
Diamond coated 
Element type:
Dynamic
Magnet composition:
Neodymium iron boron
Pick up pattern:
Hypercardioid
Front-to-back rejection:
15 dB (typical)
Impedance:
400 ohms, balanced
Frequency response:
45 Hz to 16 kHz
Sensitivity (at 1 kHz open 
circuit voltage):
-48 dBV/Pa (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Maximum:
SPL 140 dB
Case (housing):
Die-cast zinc
Finish:
Black rubberized paint
Pop filter:
Dual, integral, open-cell foam
Features: 
• Diamond-coated 
  diaphragm
• Neodymium magnetic 
  design
• Hypercardioid polar 
  response
• Smooth, accurate 
  frequency response
• Ultra-high sensitivity
Description
Thank you for choosing the 
Peavey PVM 46 diamondcoated microphone. The PVM 
46 is dynamic hypercardioid 
and incorporates a neodymium 
magnet—which has more 
than twice the sensitivity of 
conventional microphones— 
and our diamond-coated 
diaphragm for flawless 
transient and frequency 
response. The hypercardioid 
polar response is one of 
the most popular patterns 
in the industry for use with 
acoustic instruments. The 
slightly narrow on-axis polar 
pickup affords the vocal user 
less bleed-over from other 
instruments or vocals. The 
rear reflection of the PVM 46 
is typically 15 dB less sensitive 
than the on-axis response. This 
helps reduce feedback from 
stage monitors and background 
noise. 
Phasing:
Positive (inward) pressure on 
diaphragm produces positive 
voltage at Pin #2
Weight:
9.92 oz. (281 g)
 

SPECIFICATIONS    PVM
The Amorphous Diamond-Coated Diaphragm is 
a patented technology that coats the diaphragm 
with a super-thin layer of diamond that offers many 
advantages over conventional laminating or other 
coating materials. Mainly, it improves the stiffness of 
the large diaphragm. In return, it keeps the diaphragm 
super stiff but ultra light, which is needed for extended 
high frequency response and sharp, crisp highs.
The most significant advances in the microphone 
industry have been made through the utilization of hightech polymers. We are proud to say that we are always 
at the forefront of this technology by utilizing the latest 
designs. By doing so, we have developed a new shock 
mounting system that reduces handling noise, cable 
noise and noise picked up by the mic stand.
By combining the latest in technologies, performance, 
styling and durability, the Peavey PVM 46 microphone 
is the professionals choice for the sound reinforcement 
industry.
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING 
SPECIFICATIONS
The microphone shall be a moving-coil dynamic 
with a frequency response of 45 Hz to 16 kHz. The 
microphone shall have a hypercardioid characteristic 
typically 15 dB down from the front response. The 
microphone shall have an output power level of -48 
dBV per Pascal where 1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL with no 
load (open circuit). 
The microphone shall have a black rubberized 
finish that can withstand the toughest conditions. 
The microphone uses a standard mic clip for stand 
mounting. The connector shall be a three-pin XLR 
equivalent audio type.
™
46
2"
1 7/8"
PROXIMITY
Proximity effect is a naturally occurring phenomenon in 
unidirectional microphones. The effect is to accentuate 
or boost the low frequency response. This effect is a 
function of distance from the diaphragm to the source 
and increases as the diaphragm is moved closer to the 
source.
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
NOTE: For details, refer to the warranty statement. For 
copies of this statement, contact Peavey Electronics 
Corporation, at P.O. Box 2898, Meridian, Mississippi 
39301-2898, or go online to www.peavey.com.
4 1/2"
13/16"
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SPECIFICATIONS    PVM™46
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency
(Hz)
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
dB (re: 1mW / Pa)
Frequency Response
Figure 1
-90
o
-60
o
-30
o
0
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
Pickup Pattern (5 dB per division)
250 Hz 
500 Hz
1 KHz
2 KHz
4.4 KHz 
8 KHz
10 KHz
12.5 KHz
Figure 2
Loudspeaker Placement
Figure 3
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
Logo referenced in Directive 2002/96/EC Annex IV 
(OJ(L)37/38,13.02.03 and defined in EN 50419: 2005
The bar is the symbol for marking of new waste and 
is applied only to equipment manufactured after
13 August 2005
Peavey Electronics Corporation • 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive • Meridian, MS 39305 • (601) 483-5365 • FAX (601) 486-1278 
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