Specifications Description

Type Max. SPL (1 k Ω load) PRA518 series are super-miniature gooseneck back electret condenser
microphones for conferences. They are designed to fit for the demands of
Back Electret 130dB SPL (THD≦1% 1kHz)
Condenser Microphone conferences in tailored frequency response, excellent cardioid polar
J U S T P L A Y I T Dynamic range at 1 k Ω Load pattern, and high gain before feedback.
Element 104dB PRA-518 features innovated goosenecks that hardly have any noticeable
Pressure gradient, 250 Hz
500 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz

FET preamplifier Power supply 1000 Hz 8000 Hz noise in flexing. Three lengths and three flexible modes are available to
9 to 52 VDC phantom power PRA518 SERIES suit different applications.
Polar pattern TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN (Figure 1)
The supplied standard accessories intend for the fixing and installation
Unidirectional (cardioid), Current consumption
Frequency Response of general applications, while optional accessories are availed for
rotationally symmetrical about 3mA dB
RELATIVE RESPONSE IN dB
special applications.
microphone axis, uniform with
Polarity 10

frequency. (Figure 1) 0
Pin 2 output positive voltage Features
Frequency response (related to pin 3) when diaphragm
-10

-20 ! Extended frequency response and wide dynamic range to pick up

50 to 16,000 Hz (Figure 2) receives positive pressure. vocals accurately.
(Diaphragm moving inward) 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Hz

FREQUENCY IN Hz ! Balanced output to guarantee the long cable free of noise.

Sensitivity
(at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage) Connector PRA518 SERIES ! Three lengths and three flexible modes for different applications.
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE (Figure2) ! Unnoticeable head with diameter of 8mm, never block the user.
-39dBV/Pa (11mV/Pa) Integral 3 pin male XLR type
1Pa=94dB SPL ! Supplied with standard base for conference and foam windshield.
Finish
Rated impedance Black finish
200Ω Accessories
Net weight Supplied accessories
Minimum load impedance PRA518AS: 130g (4.59 oz.)
Standard base ------------------- HM22
1000Ω PRA518AM: 150g (5.29 oz.)
Foam windshield --------------- - S04
PRA518 SERIES Equivalent noise level
(A-weighted)
PRA518AL:
PRA518BM:
165g
150g
(5.82
(5.29
oz.)
oz.)
HM22
Standard base
S04
Foam windshield

Gooseneck 26dB (IEC/DIN 651)

PRA518BL: 165g (5.82 oz.) Optional accessories
Condenser Microphone Gooseneck microphone base --------------- ------ ------------ DS002
Model (figure 3) XLRF embedding socket with naked cable ends --- --------- --- HM24
PRA-518AS PRA-518AM XLRF embedding socket with XLRM input ---------- ---- ------- HM24C
Max. Φ 19mm, head ¯ 8mm, Max. Φ 19mm, head Φ 8mm, Anti-shock cover with lock-in device ----------- ------- ------- HM23

User Guide total length 300mm, all flexible

gooseneck.
total length 450mm, 2 sections
of flexible goosenecks.
XLR3F socket ------------------------------- --------- -------- K3F2
XLR3F fixing base ---------------------- ---- -------------- GT6F

PRA-518AL PRA-518BM
Max. Φ 19mm, head Φ 8mm, Max. Φ 19mm, head Φ 8mm,
total length 600mm, 2 sections total length 450mm, 1 section of
of flexible goosenecks. flexible gooseneck.
PRA-518BL
Max. Φ 19mm, head Φ 8mm, DS002
PRA 518AS PRA 518AM PRA 518AL PRA 518BM PRA 518BL HM23
total length 600mm, 1 section of Gooseneck Anti-shock cover
Dimensions (Figure3) K3F2 microphone base with lock-in device
G O A N G - F A N N C O . , L T D . flexible gooseneck.
2007, SUPERLUX Inc.
LB10518AB01EN (Rev. 1)

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 Knowing your microphone Using condenser gooseneck microphone
Superlux provides variety selection of microphones for professionals and amatures. To Uni-directional condenser microphone features very high sensitivity at -39dBV/Pa for
know your microphone is the first step to successful result. high intelligible speech application. Reduced off-axis sensitivity to keep lower
background noise and maximized on-axis sensitivity for highest gain before feedback
in live sound system.
HM24
XLRF embedding HM24C Type of transducer
socket with naked cable ends XLRF embedding GT6F
socket with XLRM input XLR3F fixing base
User shall keep 15 cm to 40 cm from microphone, and maintain average speech level.
Up close will result excessive bass due to proximity effect which interfere intelligibility.
Assembling Diagram Maintain their speaking in front of the microphone for high gain before feedback.
Condenser
Extremely light weight diaphragm, very sensitive to sound. Very small versions
Quality conference microphone incorporating built-in limiter to prevent distortion due
available for hiding applications. High performance condenser microphones are
to exciting user or close up speaker.
regarded as standard equipment of recording studios for extreme detail capturing.
Operates with power, such as phantom or battery.
Choices of gooseneck for various demands. For aesthetic, single or double bend
HM22 HM23
goosenecks are better choice over fully bend design. Low bending noise is another
Powering microphone important feature of good gooseneck microphone. User shall not bend the gooseneck
Condenser microphones work with power. Professional standard is 48VDC phantom to hard or rush which may generate excessive noise which disturbs the audience.
power. Some microphones work with lower voltage as low as 1.5VDC, such as battery
power model. PRA518 SERIES work with 9~52VDC phantom only. Please make sure In most cases, each attendee has his own microphone or share a microphone every 2
your sound system provide adaquate power to the microphone. attendee. Although there are numbers of microphones in one space which is not a good
criterion for feedback problem, system operator shall keep as less turn-on microphone
as possible for best result. Auto-mixer is a good choice for multiple microphones
About Frequency Response installation which limit the number of turn-on microphone at the one time. Advanced
Flat auto mixer features dynamic threshold and auto gain reduction according to the
number of turn-on microphones to keep the same system gain.
Suitable for working at controlled environment, or for acoustic measurements.
Although people persuit flatness, but for none-professionals, it is a challenge to makes
it works as expectation. Wind screen is vital for windy environment such as outdoor or close to air-conditioning
fan.

Popular curve response

HM24 HM24C Keep capsule and wind screen clean for good audio performance.
Based on years of practical experience of pro users. There are curves to be build for
various applications, so that it is very simple to use the microphone for the purpose.
Limiting bandwidth, and emphasing are typical skill.
Maintainence
Variable response Condenser microphone shall be kept in low humidity environment for best sound
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performance. Store the condenser microphones in airconditioned room or dehumidifier
BLACK (-) Incorporating switchable filters to elliminates interference, such as sub-sonic filter to
to keep away form moisture. Clean air is another important factor. Keep away from
cut air-conditioner and floor vibrations. And allows full flat when used in controlled

GF
smoking environment to avoid tar residuals.
GOANG-FANN CO.,LTD.
BLACK (-) BLACK (-)
environment.
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20mm

Cardioid
20mm
Picks up most signal on axis. Rejects side and picks up least to the back. Suitable for
60mm

15mm
50mm

live sound re-inforcement. Apparent proximity effect and most singer likes to take this
bass boost advantages which is not good for speech.
50mm 74mm

HM23 HM22

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