AKG PCC170SW Professional Boundary Layer Microphone 2010s - Black

Excellent boundary microphone for kick drum!

The AKG/Crown PCC170 is a surface-mounted super 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 council chambers.

Because of its highly directional pickup pattern, the PCC170 minimizes background noise and

feedback. The microphone reproduces the voice with a clean, clear and natural sound.

Since the microphone capsule is placed on a boundary or surface, 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. Powered by 12-48V phantom power, the PCC170 has a low-impedance mic level balanced output which permits long cable runs without hum pickup or high-frequency loss.

The connector is a Switchcraft TB3M. 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.

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-supercardioid (supercardioid in the hemisphere above the primary boundary).

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

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

Power sensitivity: –30.5 dBre 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 dBat 94 dBSPL.

Maximum SPL: 120 dBSPL 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

DCon pins 2 and 3 with respect to pin 1.

Current drain: 4 mAnominal.

Connector: Switchcraft TB3M

Cable: 15-foot, black, two-conductor shielded

cable with Switchcraft TA3Fand A3M connectors.

Materials: High-impact molded plastic and steel

mesh grille.

Finish: black.

Net weight: 6 oz. (170 g).

Dimensions: See Figs. 4 and 7.