Electro-Voice Introduces PolarChoice(TM)
Microphones
 July 23, 1999
Electro-Voice will redefine podium microphone performance with the introduction
of PolarChoice™, the newest members of its popular Architectural
Microphone Series, at the Summer NAMM Convention. These podium-mounted
mics offer four polar patterns in one head to fit every acoustic situation
and will set the new technological standard in the marketplace.
The PolarChoice, are gooseneck, quick-mount, electret microphones (12-inch
and 18-inch versions) that are designed to overcome the limitations of
a single polar pattern encountered with single transducer microphones.
"The PolarChoice™, Series is a solution to many acoustic problems
encountered with podium mounted microphones," says Charlie Winkler,
director of marketing and sales for EV microphone products. "PolarChoice's
dual-transducer design provides two unique benefits not realized in a
single transducer design." The first and most important benefit is
the ability to select the optimum polar pattern for the installation.
The installer may rotate a recessed switch to choose from an Omnidirectional,
Cardioid, Supercardioid or Hypercardiold polar pattern. The second benefit
is the four polar patterns have an identical on-axis response. The installer
does not have to adjust the equalizer after changing patterns, and there
is no difference in the "sound" of the microphone.
The overall benefit is the ability to customize the microphone on the
job site by selecting the optimal pattern for the application.
Acoustically designed for high-quality sound reproduction with a 75 to
15,000 Hz frequency response, PolarChoice, provides an exceptional and
consistent on-axis response independent of the polar response. The PolarChoice's
electronic circuitry provides exceptional performance over a phantom voltage
range of 9 to 52 VDC (DIN Standard 45 596). The all-steel, machined microphone
housing provides ruggedness and superior EMI/RF attenuation, while the
small-diameter gooseneck has two supple joints and a rigid center tube
preventing unsightly twisting of the gooseneck. The microphone is terminated
with a standard professional three-pin, XLR-type connector. The PolarChoice's
200 Ohm output impedance allows a long microphone cable run.
"We include a windscreen with the PolarChoice, and offer the FMK
Flange Mount Kit and the CPSM Shock Mount Kit as options," explains
Winkler. PolarChoice(TM), will be an important player in its market and
is uniquely qualified to dominate."
For more information,
contact Electro-Voice at http://www.eviaudio.com |
