Electro-Voice PL37 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The PL37 is a tight-cardioid condenser microphone designed to capture all the crisp detail of cymbals, high-hats and percussion instruments on stage or in the studio. The PL37 delivers the dialed-in tone and detailed response to percussive transients that professional drummers and sound system engineers require.

Electro-Voice PL-37 Features

• Condenser overhead & instrument microphone
• Small diaphragm condenser
• Voiced for drum overheads, hi-hat, and acoustic stringed instruments
• Tight-mesh Memraflex grille
• Tight cardioid polar pattern

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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternCardioid
• Frequency Response50 Hz - 16 kHz
• Output Impedance200 Ω
• Max. SPL (1% THD)132 dB
• Open Circuit Voltage6mV/Pascal
• Case Materialdie cast zinc
• Power Requirement11 to 52 VDC
• Dynamic Range107dB
• Connector Type3-pin XLR
• Weight6.21 oz

About Condenser Microphones at Sound Productions

Achieve professional polish to your studio sound with condenser microphones from Sound Productions. A condenser microphone uses a capacitor that converts sound vibrations into electric currents. It is characterized by increased sound sensitivity than a dynamic mic, enabling it to capture more natural, detailed audio from vocals and instruments.

Use a large-diaphragm condenser mic (sometimes called a “capacitor mic”) to optimize the sound of vocals, acoustic guitar, and ambient room audio. Alternatively, choose a small diaphragm condenser mic (or “pencil mic”) for acoustic instruments including guitars, classical instruments, cymbals, and drum overheads. The smaller capsule and lightweight build make it easy to place perfectly in almost any miking application, while the consistent polar pattern makes a pair of small-diaphragm condenser mics the perfect choice for stereo miking.

Compared to the other popular option of dynamic microphones, condenser mics are louder, pick up a wider frequency response, and enjoy an expansive dynamic range—all aspects that make them ideal for studio recording.