As far as the console, a PCC-160 is simply a mic that requires phantom power.Does anyone ahve any advice on teh sound board to use in mixing with the pcc-160. We have an ancient sound board that we are going to replace. Brand new boards do not seem too expensive. Any thoughts on brands and other factors? Thanks. Jonrob
To all those using foam under the mic, just keep in mind that the PCC-160 is a boundary mic and works based on being close enough to the mounting boundary that it gains level from the boundary reflections while any phasing with the direct sound from the reflections is at very high frequencies. As you move the mic further away from the boundary you lose the added gain and can introduce phasing issues, so sticking a big block of foam under it may not always be the best idea.
While seemingly obvious it does get screwed up, so make sure that you are facing the PCC-160 in the right direction, it is cardioid and the Crown logo is the front side. Also, you can hardwire a PCC-160 with the cable exiting the bottom, there is a hole in the bottom of the case specifically for this purpose.