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PL84, PL84S

Cardioid Condenser

Vocal Microphone

General Description:

Technical Specifications:

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

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.

Application Notes:

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.

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.

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.

Element Type: Self-Biased Condenser

Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Sensitivity, Open Circuit 

Voltage, 1 kHz:

3.5 mV/Pa (-49 dBV)

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

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 

Memraflex

TM

 grille

Dimensions: Length = 7.18” (182.5 mm)                       

Width = 1.93” (49.0 mm)                        
Shank = 0.93” (23.6 mm)          

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)

Warranty:

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.

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