Superlux PRA518 User Manual
User guide, Pra 518 series, Gooseneck condenser microphone
PRA
518 SERIES
User Guide
Gooseneck
Condenser Microphone
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Specifications
Max. SPL
(1 k
load)
Ω
130dB SPL (THD
1% 1kHz)
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Dynamic range
at 1 k
Load
Ω
104dB
9 to 52 VDC phantom power
Power supply
Current consumption
3mA
Polarity
Integral 3 pin male XLR type
Connector
Black finish
Finish
Net weight
PRA518AS: 130g (4.59 oz.)
PRA518AM: 150g (5.29 oz.)
PRA518AL: 165g (5.82 oz.)
PRA518BM: 150g (5.29 oz.)
PRA518BL: 165g (5.82 oz.)
Back Electret
Condenser Microphone
Type
Pressure gradient,
FET preamplifier
Element
Polar pattern
50 to 16,000 Hz (Figure 2)
Frequency response
Sensitivity
(at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage)
-39dBV/Pa (11mV/Pa)
1Pa=94dB SPL
200Ω
Rated impedance
1000Ω
Minimum load impedance
Equivalent noise level
(A-weighted)
26dB (IEC/DIN 651)
Unidirectional (cardioid),
rotationally symmetrical about
microphone axis, uniform with
frequency. (Figure 1)
Model
(figure 3)
PRA-518AS
Max.
19mm, head
8mm,
total length 300mm, all flexible
gooseneck.
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PRA-518AM
Max.
19mm, head
8mm,
total length 450mm, 2 sections
of flexible goosenecks.
Φ
Φ
PRA-518AL
Max.
19mm, head
8mm,
total length 600mm, 2 sections
of flexible goosenecks.
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Φ
PRA-518BM
Max.
19mm, head
8mm,
total length 450mm, 1 section of
flexible gooseneck.
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PRA-518BL
Max.
19mm, head
8mm,
total length 600mm, 1 section of
flexible gooseneck.
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Φ
Frequency Response
FREQUENCY IN Hz
RELATIVE
RESPONSE
IN
d
B
dB
10
-10
-20
20
50
100
200
500
1000
2000
5000
10000
20000 Hz
0
PRA518 SERIES
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN (Figure 1)
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
PRA518 SERIES
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE (Figure2)
PRA 518BM
PRA 518AL
PRA 518AM
PRA 518AS
PRA 518BL
Dimensions (Figure3)
Features
Description
PRA518 series are super-miniature gooseneck back electret condenser
microphones for conferences. They are designed to fit for the demands of
conferences in tailored frequency response, excellent cardioid polar
pattern, and high gain before feedback.
PRA-518 features innovated goosenecks that hardly have any noticeable
noise in flexing. Three lengths and three flexible modes are available to
suit different applications.
The supplied standard accessories intend for the fixing and installation
of general applications, while optional accessories are availed for
special applications.
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Extended frequency response and wide dynamic range to pick up
vocals accurately.
Balanced output to guarantee the long cable free of noise.
Three lengths and three flexible modes for different applications.
Unnoticeable head with diameter of 8mm, never block the user.
Supplied with standard base for conference and foam windshield.
HM22
Standard base
S04
Foam windshield
Accessories
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Standard base ------------------- HM22
Foam windshield --------------- S04
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Gooseneck microphone base ---------------
------------ DS002
XLRF embedding socket with naked cable ends ---
--- HM24
XLRF embedding socket with XLRM input ----------
------- HM24C
Anti-shock cover with lock-in device -----------
------- HM23
XLR3F socket -------------------------------
-------- K3F2
XLR3F fixing base ----------------------
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HM23
Anti-shock cover
with lock-in device
K3F2
DS002
Gooseneck
microphone base
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Pin 2 output positive voltage
(related to pin 3) when diaphragm
receives positive pressure.
(Diaphragm moving inward)