Electro-Voice PolarChoice PC-18/FL Quick Start Manual

Key Features:
• Dual Capsule Design with four (4) polar patterns:
Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Supercardioid, and Hypercardioid.
• RF Shield provides superior RFI/GSM shielding.
• Thread or flange mount.
• Cable can exit from the side or through the bottom of the
gooseneck.
• Switchable high pass filter.
• Consistent on-axis response.
• Available in 12 or 18 inch versions.
• Non-reflecting black finish.
• Phantom powered back-electret condenser.
• Packaged with a two-piece shock mount.
General Description:
The PC-12/FL and PC-18/FL are highly-shielded from
RFI/GSM multi-pattern miniature gooseneck podium microphones
designed for sound reinforcement systems where sound quality
and gain-before-feedback is of major importance. The multi-pattern
versatility of the PolarChoice microphone makes it true "problem
solver". With three directional and one non-directional polar pattern
available, the PolarChoice microphone is ideal for virtually any
installation. Polar patterns can be easily changed, using a small flat
bladed screwdriver with the front mounted rotary control on the
external electronics module. The control switch has the following
settings.
Switch Setting Polar Pattern
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 PC-12/FL and PC-18/FL microphones can be mounted in
several different ways. They can be mounted on any fixture that has
a standard 5/8" X 27 microphone thread (such as a microphone
stand), or they can be mounted to any flat surface using the included
threaded flange. Additionally, they can be mounted using the
included shock mount and adapter. The cable can be easily changed
to exit from either the side, or through the bottom of the microphone.
The small, dual diameter gooseneck has two supple joints and a
rigid center tube. The rigid tube prevents unsightly twisting of the
gooseneck but permits the user to exactly position the microphone.
The electronics module is terminated with a male XLR-type 3-pin
connector that allows the microphone to be plugged directly into
an existing panel-mount XLR receptacle. The electronics module
can also be surface mounted using the included mounting clips.
The housing is machined brass for ruggedness and superior
EMI/RFI attenuation. The PC-12/FL and PC-18/FL are designed
to be phantom-powered with a wide voltage range of 12-52V dc
(DIN Standard 45 596).
Altering the polar pattern does
not change the on-axis sonic
character of the microphone;
therefore changes in equalizer
settings are unnecessary.
The PC- 12/FL and PC-18/FL
are acoustically designed for
PolarChoice PC-1 2/FL
PolarChoice PC-18/FL
Threaded/Flange Mount Miniature
Multi-Pattern Podium Microphone
Technical Specifications:
Generation Element: Dual condenser, back electret
Frequency Response 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz (see chart)
Polar Patterns: (see chart) Omnidirectional
Sensitivity: Open Circuit Voltage, 1 kHz:
Clipping Level (1% THD): >127 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise: <26 dB SPL "A" weighted
Dynamic Range: >101 dB
Output Impedance, 1 kHz: 200 ohms
Power Requirements: Phantom, 12 – 52 VDC
Current Consumption: < 5 mA with P48 supply
Polarity: Pin 2 positive, referenced to pin 3,
Dimensions: Gooseneck Length:
Accessories Furnished: Windscreen
Optional Accessories FMK flange-mount kit
Color: Nonreflecting black
Net Weight PC-12/FL:
Cardioid
Supercardioid
Hypercardioid
5.6mV/Pascal
(0 dB=20 micropascals)
with positive pressure on the
diaphragm
PC-12/XLR: 316.4 mm (12.5 in.)
PC-18/XLR: 460.4 mm (18.1 in.)
Head Diameter: 14.6 mm (0.58 in.)
Gooseneck Diameter: 6.4/7.9 mm
(0.25/0.312 in.)
Electronics Module Diameter: 20 mm
(0.79 in.)
Connector Diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in.)
Two-piece shock mount
Electronics module mounting clip
WS-PC1 large windscreen
CPSM shock-mount kit
111 grams (3.9 oz), 252 grams
PC-18/FL:
119 grams (4.2 oz), 261 grams