AKG PCC-160 Operating Instructions

Theater on stage miking
Houses of worship
Conference and lectern
• Supercardioid polar pattern rejects the pit orchestra and offers an impressive
gain before feedback
• Phase coherent cardioid® design prevents coloration from surface sound
reflections
• Finely crafted, rugged housing withstand the rigors of the stage
• Low profile to be inconspicuously placed on the stage-floor
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Industry standard stage-floor microphone
PCC-160
The Crown PCC®-160 (Phase Coherent Cardioid®) is a surface-mounted supercardioid microphone intended for professional applications on stage
floors, lecterns, conference tables, and news desks—wherever improved gain-before-feedback and articulation are important.
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 sub miniature 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 PCC® -160 can be phantom powered directly from the console or other
remote power source providing 12 to 48 V. 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. Thanks to its low profile and black finish,
the microphone becomes almost invisible in use. A side-mounted connector complements the form factor of the PCC® -160, allowing the unit to be
placed effectively at the stage edge, at the top of a lectern or in other tight spots. If desired, the cable can be hard-wired for bottom entry.
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 trouble-free use from this reliable microphone.
Capable of withstanding up to 120 dB SPL with-out distorting, the PCC® -160 will never overload in practical use. Its electret condenser capsule
provides a wide, smooth frequency response from 50 Hz to 18 kHz. RFI suppression is included. Self-noise is low, and sensitivity is very high to
override mixer noise in distant-miking applications. Output impedance is 150 ohms, balanced.
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