AKG PCC130SW Cardioid surface microphone, Programmable Switch version

The Crown® PCC-130SW is a surfacemounted supercardioid microphone of professional quality. This handsomely styled unit is appropriate for use on the most elegant boardroom table or lectern. Other applications include distance learning, teleconferencing, courtrooms and council chambers.

The PCC-130SW has a silent-operating membrane switch which is normally off. The switch can be confi gured for touch on/off, momentary on or momentary off. This confi guration is set by a bottom-mounted slide switch. A high-intensity LED lights when the unit is on. The PCC-130SW is intended for multiple-microphone use on a conference table where each person wants control of his or her microphone. A ¼-inch (6.35-mm) stereo phone-plug option is available as the PCC-130SW/SPP.

The microphone attenuates 70 dB when the switch is in the off position. Since the microphone capsule is placed on a boundary or surface, direct and refl ected sounds arrive at the diaphragm in-phase 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 PCC-130SW has a low-impedance balanced output which permits long cable runs without hum pickup or high-frequency loss. A 15-foot (4.6-m), two-conductor-shield microphone cable is included 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 (6.35-mm) stereo phone plug on the bottom of the base plate as the PCC-130SW/SPP.

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.Membrane Switch The PCC-130SW membrane switch can be configured to work three ways:

1. Touch on/off. Touch the switch to turn on the mic; touch it again to turn off the mic.

2. Momentary on. Touch and hold the switch to turn on the mic momentarily. Release the switch to turn the mic back off.

3. Momentary off. Touch and hold the switch to turn off the mic momentarily. Release the switch to turn the mic back on. This option serves as a cough button or privacy button. After choosing the option you prefer, set the slide switch according to the label on the bottom of the microphone (see Fig. 5). The LED in the microphone housing will light when the mic is on.