Product Description
PAC 116
The PAC116 is a high-performance boundary microphone for use on stage and in the studio. For stage and conference applications the PAC116 provides clear and intelligible voice reproduction and rejection of rear noise and floor vibration. In the studio it provides a smooth frequency response and low noise due to its discrete electronics design and capsule response. The PAC116 preserves the delicate timbre of acoustic instruments, yet it can handle high sound pressure levels up to 150dB with switchable. capacitor pad. Self-noise is very low, permitting clean, low-noise recordings.
Phase Aligned Condenser Technology
The PAC 116 is a boundary microphone meant to be mounted on a large flat hard boundary such as a floor, wall, ceiling, or piano lid. A boundary microphone prevents phase cancellations since sound waves (In Audio Spectrum) add together on a boundary without time delay. The result is a smooth frequency response free of comb filtering, so speech and music sound clear and natural. Also, there is a 6dB increase in sensitivity due to the boundary effect.
Features
- Wide, smooth frequency response provides a natural, accurate sound quality.
- Three modes of operation include theater/stage, studio recording, High SPL.
- Perfect for drama or musical production and studio (piano, drums, acoustic instruments, room)
- Half Cardioid polar pattern (On boundary) provides high rejection of noise from the rear
- Permanently attached 48” cable with XLR connector. (Custom lengths available)
- Stage/Studio (Voice/Music) select and -10 dB pad switches
- Designed, Hand-built and tested in Nashville, TN USA
Application Guide
Phase Aligned Condenser
The PAC116 is a half cardioid boundary microphone that is placed on the floor of a theater stage, inside piano lid, kick drum, podium, or used as a room mic on the floor, ceiling/wall. It can be called an area mic because it picks up over a broad area.
Theater Stage Size vs Number of Microphones
- 20 ft stage: 1 mic center stage.
- 24-30 ft stage: 2 mics 12 to 15 feet apart.
- 35-40 ft stage: 3 mics 15 feet apart.
Piano 1-2 PAC 116s can be taped to the inside of a piano lid. Open or closed. It can also be used on the floor under[1]neath the piano as a secondary microphone.
Kick Drum Use one PAC 116 inside the kick drum in the flat position. Select the -10db pad if necessary. The PAC 116 can be used alone or as a secondary mic inside or outside the kick drum to bring out the click or snap. Experiment with the roll-off switch in and out when used with a second microphone.
Podium and Conference Table For podiums and conference tables use the PAC 116 in the roll-off position (Speech) with pad switched out (0dB). Make sure the PAC 116 is not obstructed by papers or books on the podium. On conference tables use one PAC 116 between 2-3 people on each side of the table.
Recording Studio Application As an ambient room mic, mount the PAC 116 on the ceiling, walls, or floor to pick-up the natural room acoustics of instruments. As a secondary microphone, place the PAC116 on the floor in front of an acoustic guitar, strings, or underneath a piano.
Dolby Atmos Studio Mount the PAC 116 on the ceiling, walls, or floor to pick[1]up the natural room acoustics of instruments and voice. Use the flat position without the -10db pad. Experiment with position and number of PAC116 microphones.
Phase Aligned Condenser Technology the PAC 116 is a boundary microphone meant to be mounted on a large flat hard boundary such as a floor, wall, or piano lid. A boundary microphone prevents phase cancellations due to sound reflections from the floor, walls, ceilings, or other hard surfaces nearby. The result is a smooth frequency response free of comb filtering, so speech and music sound clear and natural.
