Electro Voice Microphone PL84 User Manual

PL84, PL84S  
Cardioid Condenser  
Vocal Microphone  
Key Features:  
Voiced for intimate detail and presence  
Smooth midrange frequency response  
Cardioid polar pattern  
High-output self-biased condenser element  
Shock mounted capsule and low handling noise  
Fine mesh Memraflex™ grille  
General Description:  
Thank you for purchasing the Electro-Voice® PL84 (or PL84S  
switched version). This product is a professional-grade cardioid  
condenser microphone designed to enhance the creative expres-  
sion professional singers have built their craft around. With its warm  
lows, musical mid-range and smooth high frequency response, the  
PL84 captures all of the intimate detail expressive vocalists require.  
Should you have purchased the PL84S, in addition to all of the  
outstanding performance characteristics of the PL84, you’ll also  
enjoy the added benefit of a virtually silent on/off switch that allows  
electrical muting at the microphone. Although designed to be a vocal  
microphone for music and spoken word, the PL84 will also function  
well as an acoustic instrument microphone where a condenser ele-  
ment capsule would be desired.  
Technical Specifications:  
Application Notes:  
Element Type: Self-Biased Condenser  
Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20,000 Hz  
Polar Pattern: Cardioid  
1) This product requires external power to function (see technical  
specifications panel for voltage spec), which is commonly supplied  
via the Phantom Power function on your sound system mixer or  
input module.  
Sensitivity, Open Circuit 3.5 mV/Pa (-49 dBV)  
Voltage, 1 kHz:  
2) As with most directional microphones, the low frequency re-  
sponse of the PL84 microphone varies with the distance from the  
sound source. Known as “proximity effect”, the bass response of the  
microphone increases as the working distance to the microphone is  
reduced. This “bass boost” is only audible when working at distances  
closer than 6 inches. Using this microphone at distances greater  
than 6 inches provides minimal coloration from proximity effect.  
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm  
produces positive voltage on pin 2  
relative to pin 3  
Rated Impedance: 200 ohms  
Max SPL (1% THD @1 kHz): 141 dB SPL  
Self Noise: 26 dB SPL, A-weighted  
Dynamic Range: 115 dB  
Proximity effect can be used to your advantage when a thin voice  
is being recorded. As the vocalist decreases their working distance  
to the microphone, the low frequency content is enhanced. Close-  
up positioning of the microphone will also reduce the potential for  
feedback from the sound reinforcement system. When close-talked,  
the bass-boost provides an increase in overall microphone output  
level. The mixer gain may be proportionately reduced, resulting in  
a reduction of the system’s sensitivity to feedback caused by the  
sound entering the microphone from the loudspeakers.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB (@94 dB SPL)  
Power Requirements: Phantom Supply Requirement:  
11 to 52 VDC, 1.9 mA  
Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type  
Finish: Textured black satin handle with  
MemraflexTM grille  
Dimensions: Length = 7.18” (182.5 mm)  
Width = 1.93” (49.0 mm)  
Warranty:  
Shank = 0.93” (23.6 mm)  
This Electro-Voice® PL84 product is guaranteed against malfunction  
due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3)  
years from the date of original purchase. Please refer to the Limited  
Warranty card included with your product for further warranty infor-  
mation.  
Accessories Included: Stand adapter with Euro-thread  
insert, Soft zippered gig bag  
Net Weight: 9.3 oz (261 g)  
Shipping Weight: 18.2 oz (516 g)  
 

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