Electro-Voice PL33 - Manual

PL33

Dynamic Supercardioid

Kick-Drum Microphone

General Description:

Key Features:

• Frequency contoured for “dialed-in” kick drum sound
• Fast transient response
• Supercardioid polar pattern
• Excellent off-axis rejection
• Powerful Neodymium magnet structure
• Fine mesh Memraflex™ grille

Thank you for purchasing the Electro-Voice® PL33. This product is
a professional-grade supercardioid dynamic microphone designed
to deliver the power, punctuation and snap of kick drums in any size
sound reinforcement system or recording studio. With its tight low
end, kick drum-modified mid-range and high frequency response,
the PL33 delivers all of the percussive impact detail professional
drummers and sound system engineers require. The PL33’s tight
supercardioid polar pattern is designed to minimize off-axis informa-
tion entering the capsule, and allows for a very isolated instrument
sound and higher gain before feedback. Although designed to be a
kick drum microphone, the PL33 also functions quite well as a low
tom and bass guitar speaker cabinet microphone.

Application Notes:

As with most directional microphones, the low frequency response
of the PL33 microphone varies with the distance from the sound
source. Known as “proximity effect”, the bass response of the
microphone increases as the working distance to the microphone is
reduced. This “bass boost” is only audible when working at distances
closer than 6 inches. Therefore, working close to the microphone will
produce a more robust sound. Using this microphone at distances
greater than 6 inches provides minimal coloration from proximity
effect.

Close-up positioning of the microphone will also reduce the poten-
tial for feedback from the sound reinforcement system. Then, the
bass boost provides an increase in overall microphone output level.
The mixer gain may be proportionately reduced, resulting in a reduc-
tion of the system’s sensitivity to feedback caused by sound entering
the microphone from the loudspeakers.

Warranty:

This Electro-Voice® PL33 product is guaranteed against malfunction
due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3)
years from the date of original purchase. Please refer to the Limited
Warranty card included with your product for further warranty infor-
mation.

Technical Specifications:

Element Type: Dynamic, Neodymium Magnet

Structure

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 10,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid

Sensitivity, Open Circuit

Voltage, 1 kHz:

0.5 mV/Pa (-66 dBV)

Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm

produces positive voltage on pin 2
relative to pin 3

Rated Impedance: 150 ohms

Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type

Finish: Textured black satin body with

Memraflex

TM

grille

Dimensions: Length = 5.57” (141.5 mm)

Width = 2.33” (59.2 mm)
Shank = 1.01” (25.6 mm)

Accessories Included: Stand adapter with Euro-thread

insert, Soft zippered gig bag

Net Weight: 12.9 oz (364 g)

Shipping Weight: 23.7 oz (672 g)