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Crown International, Inc.
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
TEL: 574-294-8000
FAX: 574-294-8FAX
www.crownaudio.com
Operating Instructions
Unbalanced operation: If you are using a phantom
power supply that does NOT include an isolation
transformer, and you desire an unbalanced output,
use pin 2 as hot and pin 1 as ground. This proce-
dure prevents distortion in the PCC circuit. Do not
unbalance the output of the supply by connecting
pin 3 to pin 1. If you are using a phantom supply
containing an isolation transformer (such as the
Crown PH-1A AC/Battery Supply), then you can
unbalance the output by connecting pin 3 to pin 1
in the cable feeding the mixer. This results in 6 dB
more sensitivity.
The PCC includes two keyhole slots in its base to
accept mounting screws. To screw the PCC to a
surface, refer to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5.
Note: The porous foam liner in the housing must
go toward the front of the microphone; the dense
foam liner goes toward the rear. Otherwise the
frequency response and polar pattern will be
degraded.
Placement suggestions for the PCC-160 are in the
Crown Boundary Microphone Applications Guide
and Speech Sound Reinforcement Application
Guide, available online at http://www.crownaudio.
com/mic_web/mic-library.htm.
BASS TILT SWITCH: On the bottom of the micro-
phone is a bass-tilt switch which allows the user to
tailor the low-end response for particular applica-
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tions. In general, use the FLAT position. Use the
CUT position to reduce room rumble and air-han-
dler noise. Use the BOOST position to compensate
for low-frequency losses when the PCC is placed
on small boundaries such as lectern shelf-tops.
Architects’ & Engineers’ Specifi cations
The microphone shall be the Crown Model
PCC-160 (black) or PCC-160W (off-white). The
microphone shall be a half-supercardioid electret
condenser type, utilizing a subminiature trans-
ducer of rugged construction. A smooth frequency
response from 50 Hz to 18,000 Hz shall be ob-
tained, with a uniform off-axis response, over 20
dB down at the rear nulls. The microphone will
exhibit excellent off-axis response and gain-be-
fore-feedback.
The microphone shall employ the principle of
phase coherency achieved by mounting a small-
diameter element very near a boundary, thus
eliminating comb fi ltering in the audible spectrum.
A 15-foot (4.6-m), two-conductor shielded cable
with TA3F and A3M connectors shall be supplied
with the microphone.
The microphone shall have a sensitivity of 22
mV/Pa*. The microphone shall accept a 120
dB SPL input while providing no greater than 3
percent THD (open-circuit termination). Equivalent
noise shall be 22 dBA typical. The Crown Model
PCC-160 is specifi ed.
Fig. 5 Dimensions
4/08 101062-12
Warranty
Crown professional microphone products are
guaranteed against malfunction for a period of three
years from date of original purchase. Please refer to
the enclosed full warranty statement for more detail.
Service
If the microphone does not function properly,
check to verify that it is aimed correctly and is
connected as described in the Operating Instruc-
tions. If there is hum or no signal, repair or
replace the cable.
If you determine the microphone product(s)is
defective, return the complete product in its
original packaging to: Crown Factory Service,
1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46517-
9439. A Service Return Authorization (SRA) is
required for product being sent to the factory
for service. An SRA can be completed on line at
www.crownaudio.com/support/factserv.htm. For
further assistance or technical support call 800-
342-6939.
PCC-160
PCC-160W
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2008 Crown Audio
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, Inc.
Specifi cations subject to change without prior notice.
Latest information available at www.crownaudio.com.
PCC, Phase Coherent Cardioid, PZM, Pressure Zone
Microphone, Crown and Crown Audio are registered
trademarks of Crown International.
Fig. 4 Removing the Cover