Countryman A3 Podium Microphone | Selectable | 18 in
Countryman A3 Podium Microphone | Selectable | 18 in
SoundPro Item: 34592 | Part Number: A3S18
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- Available In Cardioid, Hypercardioid, And Selectable Patterns For Precise Coverage Control
- Hand-Tuned Polar Patterns Ensure Consistent Directional Performance Across Multi-Mic Arrays
- Selectable Pattern Version Switches Among Omni, Cardioid, And Hypercardioid For Versatile Installs
- Low Equivalent Acoustic Noise Floor Keeps Background Noise Inaudible In High-Gain Speech Systems
- XLR3 Male Output Integrates Directly With Standard Installed Sound Infrastructure
- Offered In Two Gooseneck Lengths To Match Lectern And Table Mounting Requirements
The Countryman A3 is a professional install-grade podium microphone engineered for AV integrators and system designers who need predictable, low-maintenance performance in permanent installations. It is available in fixed cardioid, hypercardioid, and selectable pattern versions, as well as in two gooseneck lengths, giving integrators the flexibility to specify the right directivity and reach for each application without sourcing a different product family.
In boardrooms, houses of worship, courtrooms, lecture halls, and government chambers, the A3 excels where feedback rejection and intelligibility are non-negotiable. Fixed-pattern versions are hand-tuned for consistent directional behavior from unit to unit, which matters in multi-mic table arrays where polar mismatches cause comb filtering. The selectable-pattern variant adds real-time adaptability for rooms that serve multiple event types, allowing a single installed mic to handle solo presenters, small panels, or full-table pickup without recabling.
With a 200 Ohm output impedance and an XLR3 male connector, the A3 integrates cleanly into standard installed sound infrastructure. The low equivalent acoustic noise floor suits it for high-gain speech systems where background noise must remain inaudible. For AV integrators comparing the A3 against other gooseneck install mics, the combination of hand-tuned polar accuracy, multiple length options, and pattern flexibility across a single product family reduces the number of SKUs required to cover a facility.
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