Crown PCC130 Cardiod Professional Microphone

The Crown® PCC®-130 is a surfacemounted small cardioid microphone of professional quality. This handsomely styled unit is appropriate for use on the most elegant boardroom table or lectern. Other applications include churches, courtrooms and teleconferencing. With its small size, the PCC-130 is less conspicuous on a conference table than comparable mics. Because of its highly directional pickup pattern, the PCC-130 minimizes background noise and feedback. The microphone uses the principle of phase coherency achieved by mounting a small-diameter mic capsule very near a boundary. Direct and re- fl ected sound waves arrive at the mic in-phase, and add coherently. This enhances sensitivity, clarity and reach. Self-contained electronics eliminate the need for an in-line power module. Powered by 12-48V phantom power, the PCC-130 has a low-impedance balanced output which permits long cable runs without hum pickup or high-frequency loss. Included with each PCC-130 is a 15-foot (4.6-m), two-conductor shielded microphone cable with a TA3F connector (mic end) and 3-pin male XLR-type connector (output). Although the standard connector on the microphone is a Switchcraft TB3M, the microphone can be special-ordered with a ¼-inch stereo phone plug on the bottom of the base plate as the PCC- 130SPP. Capable of withstanding up to 120 dB SPL without distortion, the PCC-130 will never overload in practical use. Its electret-condenser capsule provides a wide, smooth frequency response from 50 Hz to 20 kHz. RFI suppression is included. Self-noise is low and sensitivity is very high. A bass-tilt switch allows the user to tailor the low-end response for particular applications. Permanent mounting is enabled by screw holes in the base. Engineering attention-to-detail has assured years of reliable use from this troublefree microphone.

The PCC-130 microphone is available in black (PCC-130), or white (PCC-130W).

The bottom of the microphone features a threeposition BASS-TILT switch: FLAT, CUT, and BOOST. Low-frequency response is adjustable.

Installation Typical placement for each microphone is at arm’s length from the user. Either place one microphone in front of each person or one between every two people. The front of the microphone is indicated by an arrow on the bottom of the base plate.

Specifications:

Type: Phase Coherent Cardioid®.

Element: Electret condenser.

Frequency response (typical): 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 30 degrees incidence to surface

Polar pattern: Half-cardioid (cardioid in the hemisphere above the mounting surface).

Impedance: 150 ohms nominal (85 ohms actual), balanced, (recommended load impedance 1000 ohms or greater).

Open circuit sensitivity (typical): 22 mV/Pa* (–33 dB re 1 volt/Pa).

Power sensitivity: –30.5 dB re 1 mW/Pa*. EIA rating –125 dBm.

Equivalent noise level (self-noise): 22 dB SPL typical (0 dB = .0002 dyne/cm2), A-weighted.

S/N ratio: 72 dB at 94 dB SPL.

Maximum SPL: 120 dB SPL produces 3% THD.

Polarity: Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3.

Operating voltage: Phantom power, 12 to 48 volts DC on pins 2 and 3 with respect to pin 1.

Current drain: 4 mA nominal.

Connector: Switchcraft TB3M in model PCC-130. Bottom-mounted ¼-inch stereo phone plug in model PCC-130SPP.

Cable: 15-foot, black, two-conductor shielded cable with Switchcraft TA3F and A3M connectors. No cable supplied with SPP option.

Switch: Slide switch for bass cut, bass boost, or fl at.

Materials: High-impact molded plastic and steel mesh grille.

Finish: Satin black (PCC-130) or white (PCC-130W).

Net weight: 3.5 oz. (99 g). Mic and cable: 9.5 oz. (269 g).

Dimensions:

Optional accessories: Crown PH-1A phantom power supply (single channel, battery or AC adapter powered).

*1 pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL.

Features

Ideal for boardroom tables, lecterns, churches, courtrooms and teleconferencing

Small and inconspicuous

Cardioid pattern reduces background noise and feedback

Prevents phase interference due to table sound refl ections

Three-position bass-tilt switch