- Description
Details
Similar to the Pressure Zone Microphone (PZM), the PCC is designed to be used on a relatively large boundary surface. Unlike the PZM, the Phase Coherent Cardioid uses a subminiature supercardioid mic capsule. Its directional polar pattern improves gain-before-feedback, reduces unwanted room noise and rejects sounds from the rear. Surface-mounting creates a "half-supercardioid" polar pattern and increases directivity 3 dB.
Since the microphone capsule is placed on a boundary, direct and reflected sounds arrive at the diaphragm in-phase. This coherent addition of direct and reflected waves increases sensitivity 6 dB and prevents phase cancellations. The mic capsule is small enough to ensure phase coherency up to the highest frequencies in the audible spectrum, resulting in a wide, smooth frequency response free of phase interference. Clarity and reach are also enhanced.
Self-contained electronics eliminate the need for an in-line preamp box. The PCC160 can be phantom powered directly from the console or other remote power source providing 12 to 48 volts. If battery power is required, a battery supply unit can be inserted anywhere in the mic line right up to the console or mixer. A “bass tilt” switch allows the user to tailor the low-end response for particular applications.
The PCC160W is finished in off-white to blend with church altars and other surroundings where lighter color is appropriate.
The heavy-gauge, all steel body protects the unit from accidental abuse. Permanent mounting is enabled by screw holes in the base. Engineering attention-to-detail has assured years of troublefree use from this reliable microphone.- Features
Features
- Miniature-sized PCC condenser microphone with supercardioid pickup and 15-ft output cable with XLR-type output
- Industry-standard stage fl oor microphone
- Phase Coherent Cardioid design prevents coloration from surface sound reflections
- High output overrides mixer input noise
- Half-supercardioid polar pattern rejects the pit orchestra and offers high gain-before feedback
- Very rugged
- Low profile
- Specification
Type Phase Coherent Cardioid Element Electret condenser Frequency response (typical) 50 Hz to 18,000 Hz at 30 degrees incidence to surface Polar pattern Half-supercardioid (supercardioid in the hemisphere above the primary boundary) Impedance 150 ohms nominal (85 ohms actual), balanced. (Recommended load impedance 1000 ohms or greater) Open-circuit sensitivity 22mV/Pa (–33 dB re 1 V/Pa) Power sensitivity –31 dB re 1 milliwatt/Pa/–123dBm EIA Equivalent noise level (self noise) 22 dB typicaL (0dB = .0002 dyne/cm2), A-weighted S/N ratio 72 dB at 94 dB SPL Maximum SPL for 3% THD 120 dB SPL Polarity Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 w/ pin 3 of output connector Cable 15-foot, black, two-conductor shielded cable with Switchcraft TA3F connector and A3M connector Operating voltage Standard phantom power: 12 to 48 volts DC positive on pins 2 and 3 with respect to pin 1 Safe Operating Temperature –10° to +50° C or +14° to +122° F Current drain 4 mA nominal Materials All steel body construction Optional accessories Crown PH-1A phantom power supply (one channel, battery or AC-adapter powered) Finish Black Dimensions (H x W x D) 0.79" (20 mm) x 3.15" (80 mm) x 6.69" (170 mm) Net weight 0.71 lbs (326 g) - Reviews
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