Superlux Ceiling-Installation Condenser Microphone PRA52W

The Superlux Ceiling-Installation Condenser Microphone PRA52W is a high-quality electret condenser microphone designed for ceiling installation in a variety of professional settings. With its cardioid polar pattern and tailored frequency response, it delivers exceptional performance for capturing audio with high sensitivity and a wide frequency range. This microphone is particularly suited for applications such as choir performances, string instrument recordings, and classroom settings.

Key Features and Specifications

• Electret Condenser Technology
  The PRA52W uses an electret condenser design, which allows it to capture sound with excellent clarity and precision. This type of condenser microphone is known for its ability to record subtle details, making it an ideal choice for professional environments.

• Cardioid Polar Pattern
  The cardioid polar pattern focuses on capturing sound primarily from the front of the microphone, while rejecting noise from the sides and rear. This ensures that audio is captured with minimal interference from surrounding sounds, which is particularly useful in environments where clarity is paramount, such as in choirs, recordings of string instruments, or classrooms.

• Tailored Frequency Response
  The PRA52W is designed with a tailored frequency response (40 Hz – 18,000 Hz), allowing it to capture the full spectrum of sounds while emphasizing the frequencies needed for clear vocal and instrumental recordings. This ensures accurate sound reproduction across different sources, from choir voices to string instruments.

• High Sensitivity
  With a sensitivity of -43 dBV/Pa (7 mV/Pa), the PRA52W excels at capturing even the most subtle sound sources, making it suitable for use in acoustically challenging environments where high sensitivity is critical for accurate recordings.

• Max SPL of 132 dB SPL
  The PRA52W can handle sound pressure levels of up to 132 dB SPL without distortion (THD <0.5% at 1 kHz), ensuring it performs well even in high-volume settings, such as in choir performances or live recordings of dynamic instruments.

• Rated Impedance of 600 Ohms
  The 600 Ohms impedance ensures compatibility with most professional audio equipment, making it easy to integrate into recording studios, live sound setups, or broadcasting systems.

• Phantom Power
  The PRA52W is phantom powered and requires a 9V to 52V phantom power supply, which can be easily supplied by mixing consoles or audio interfaces. This eliminates the need for an external power source, simplifying installation and operation.

• Mini Condenser Microphone Design
  The PRA52W is a mini condenser microphone, designed to be mounted discreetly in ceiling installations. Its small size (12.5 mm diameter and 27 mm length) allows it to blend into its environment while still providing top-notch audio quality.

• Flexible Steel Spring Stand & 10 Meter Cable
  The microphone is fixed on a flexible steel spring stand, allowing for easy adjustment to achieve the perfect pickup angle. It comes with a 10-meter cable, offering plenty of length for installations in larger rooms or spaces, and making it ideal for permanent installations in high-ceilinged areas or difficult-to-reach locations.

• Minimal RF Interference
  The PRA52W is designed to minimize high-frequency RF interference, ensuring that the microphone captures clear audio even in environments with potential radio frequency noise, which is especially important for broadcasting or live recording setups.

Applications

The Superlux Ceiling-Installation Condenser Microphone PRA52W is ideally suited for a range of professional applications, including:

• Choir Performances: The cardioid polar pattern and tailored frequency response make it perfect for recording the intricate details of choral arrangements, ensuring clarity and fidelity in vocal recordings.
• String Instrument Recordings: With its high sensitivity and wide frequency response, the PRA52W can capture the nuanced sounds of string instruments like violins, guitars, and cellos with accuracy and richness.
• Classroom Settings: This microphone is an excellent choice for classroom use, where its high sensitivity and minimal interference make it ideal for recording lectures, discussions, or educational presentations.

Conclusion

The Superlux Ceiling-Installation Condenser Microphone PRA52W is a compact and high-performance microphone that excels in environments where clear, detailed sound capture is essential. With features like a tailored frequency response, high sensitivity, wide frequency range, and cardioid polar pattern, it is well-suited for professional applications in choirs, string instrument recordings, and classrooms. Its flexible steel spring stand and 10-meter cable offer ease of installation, while the phantom power and minimal RF interference ensure reliable, high-quality performance. Whether used in studio recordings, live performances, or education settings, the PRA52W delivers outstanding sound reproduction.