Electro-Voice PolarChoice PC Boundary Satellite User manual

PolarChoice
Boundary Satellite
Multi-Pattern Wireless
Boundary Microphone
General Description:
Key Features:
• Selectable polar patterns; omni, cardioid,
supercardioid or figure 8.
• RF shield provides superior RFI/GSM shielding.
• Consistent microphone voicing across all four (4)
patterns.
• Easy to use mute switch. Can be programmed to
operate as either latching on/off or momentary
push-to-mute/push-to-talk.
• High visibility blue LED clearly displays mic status
to the user.
• Accepts Electro-Voice & Telex bodypack
transmitters. (See page 3 for details.)
• Wireless system sold separately.
The PC Boundary Satellite is a low profile multi-pattern
microphone. This low-profile foundation hides PC Boundary
Satellite’s most powerful feature—space for a wireless
transmitter, and is highly shielded from RFI/GSM thanks to
EV’s exclusive RF shield technology. Turn the microphone
over to reveal the specially designed compartment for
housing an Electro-Voice or Telex bodypack transmitter.
Connect the microphone to the bodypack, set-up the
wireless channel, and place the PC Boundary Satellite
anywhere an easy-to-use microphone is required. No longer
do you have to cut holes in tables, run long cables, or
compromise the architectural integrity of an installation. With
the PC Boundary Satellite, anything is possible.
The PC Boundary Satellite features an EV PolarChoice
multi-pattern microphone. The multi-pattern versatility of the
PolarChoice microphone makes it a true “problem solver”.
With one non-directional and three directional polar patterns
available, the PolarChoice microphone is ideal for virtually
any installation. Of particular interest is the figure 8 pattern
that allows miking people on opposite sides of a table with
only one mic, while providing dramatic reduction of ambient
room noise.
The PC Boundary Satellite is designed to take acoustic
advantage of placing a microphone close to a “boundary”
such as conference table. Advantages include reduced phase
cancellation and up to 3 dB reduction in ambient noise.
The PC Boundary Satellite also includes a switchable high
pass filter and high-performance vibration damping pads
on the bottom to greatly reduce any vibration induced noise
pick-up.
Technical Specifications:
Generation Element: Dual condenser, back electret
Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz (see chart)
Polar Patterns:
(see chart)
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Supercardioid
Figure 8
Switches and Controls: Top mounted momentary
membrane switch
Push on/off, or push-to-mute
selector
Power up on/off selector
High-pass enable
4-position polar pattern selector
Sensitivity, Open Circuit
Voltage, 1 kHz:
17.8 mV/Pascal
Clipping Level (1% THD): >128 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise: <26 dB SPL “A” weighted
(0 dB = 20 micropascals)
Dynamic Range: >98 dB
Output Impedance, 1
kHz:
1000 Ω
Power Requirements: 5 VDC, supplied by optional
bodypack
Current Consumption: <1.9 mA
Polarity: Pin 2 positive, referenced to pin 1,
with positive pressure on the
diaphragm
Dimensions
(without bodypack):
Length: 140.8 mm (5.5 in)
Width: 81.2 mm (3.2 in)
Height: 50.3 mm (2.0 in)
Net Weight
(without bodypack):
128 grams (4.5 oz)

PolarChoice Boundary Satellite Controls:
Switch “A” —High-Pass Select:
Start with this switch set to the left (flat response). If the mic is in a location where low frequency rumble or wind noise is a
encountered, moving this switch to the right will help by reducing low frequency sensitivity.
Flat ( ): Normal response.
High Pass ( ): minimum 5 dB reduction in sensitivity at 100 Hz.
Switch “B” —Polar Pattern Select:
The cardioid polar pattern works well for most installations. If feedback from a sound system occurs, switching to the
supercardioid pattern will usually allow increased mic gain before feedback. The figure 8 pattern can be used to mic two
people sitting on opposite sides of a table, potentially reducing the total number of mics required. The omnidirectional pattern
is best suited for situations where there is no sound reinforcement system present, such as for recording.
Switch “C” and “D”:
Together control the actions of the push-button switch power-up state. NOTE: The blue light on the front of the mic is lighted
whenever the microphone audio is active.
Momentary Modes — When switch “C” is set to the left, the pushbutton switch action will be momentary. If switch
“D” is in the left hand position, the mic will be in push-to-mute mode. If switch “D” is in the right hand position, the
mic will be in push-to-talk mode.
Toggle Modes — When switch “C” is set to the right hand position, the pushbutton switch will be in the toggle
(push-on/push-off) mode. The setting of switch “D” in this case will determine if the audio is muted when the mic is
initially turned on.
If switch “D” is in the left hand position, the mic audio will be muted when the mic is turned on.
If switch “D” is in the right hand position, the mic audio will be active when the mic is turned on.

NOTE: The bodypack transmitter must have the “bodypack” button installed on the back of its’ housing. The bodypack does not
ship with this part attached.
1. Insert the bodypack into the PC Boundary Satellite (see figure 2). “Bodypack” button inserts into opening on the
bottom plate. Push the bodypack into the plate and slide down as shown.
2. Carefully insert the TA4F connector into the bodypack (see figure 3).
3. Turn on the bodypack transmitter and check for mic level. (Make sure that the blue light on the front of the mic is on
and the audio is not muted.)
4. Test the mic in an actual use situation, and set the audio gain on the bodypack transmitter for optimal gain through
the wireless system.
NOTE: The battery door may be opened to access the gain adjustment in the bodypack without removing the
bodypack from the microphone.
Installing a Bodypack Transmitter:
Figure 1:
Bottom View
Figure 2:
Installation of
Bodypack Transmitter
Figure 3:
Bottom View with
Bodypack Transmitter
Compatible Bodypack Models:
Electro-Voice:
REV, RE-1, RE-2
Telex:
FMR-500, FMR-1000, SAFE-1000
Applications:
The PC Boundary Sat is acoustically designed for
high-quality sound reinforcement and broadcast applications.
The frequency response is tailored for wide-range sound
reproduction with very natural sound pick-up. The PC
Boundary Sat is ideal for boardrooms, conference tables, or
anywhere a high quality low-profile microphone is required.
To maximize gain-before-feedback, the PolarChoice’s
three (3) directional polar patterns allow the user to pick
the directional polar pattern for optimum effect. For those
applications where gain-before-feedback is not a problem, an
omnidirectional pattern is included.

12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.electrovoice.com
© Bosch Communications Systems 07/2012
Part Number F.01U.195.895 Rev 05
U.S.A. and Canada only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:
800/392-3497 Fax: [phone]
Europe, Africa, and Middle East only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:
+ 49 9421-706 0 Fax: + 49 9421-706 265
Other Internatonal locations. For customer orders, Contact Customer Service at:
+ 1 952 884-4051 Fax: + 1 952 887-9212
For warranty repair or service information, contact the Service Repair department at:
800/685-2606
For technical assistance, contact Technical Support at: 866/78AUDIO
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Electro-Voice
Frequency Response: Polar Response:
Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications:
PC Boundary Satellite
The microphone shall be a freestanding, wireless, boundary
microphone, and shall produce a high degree of output
signal quality despite the possible near-field presence of
RF (Radio Frequency) devices; such as cell phones. The
microphone will have an integral 4-pin TA4F connector,
which interfaces directly to and receives power from an
Electro-Voice or Telex bodypack transmitter. The microphone
shall have four (4) selectable polar patterns: omnidirectional,
cardioid, supercardioid, and figure 8. The mic will contain
a pair of back-electret condenser elements and the mic
will have an on axis response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz. The
microphone shall have an output impedance of 1000 Ohms.
The microphone will have a switchable high pass filter
to attenuate low frequencies. The microphone shall have
an output level of 17.8 mV/Pascal, and outputs shall not
be appreciably affected by the following temperature and
humidity extremes: -29°C to 74°C (-20°F to 165°F) when the
relative humidity is 0–50%; -29°C to 57°C (-20°F to 135°F)
when the relative humidity is 0–95%. The dimensions shall
be 140.8 mm (5.5 inch) long, 81.2 mm (3.2 inch) wide, and
50.3 mm (2.0 inch) high. The microphone will have a front
mounted membrane switch to control the muting of the
microphone audio, and an LED light to indicate when the
audio is active. The operation of the membrane switch will be
configurable for push on/off, push-to-talk, and push-to-mute
operation. Furthermore, when the membrane switch is set
for push on/off, the status of the microphone audio when
power is initially applied (bodypack power turned on), can
be programmed to be either on or muted. The microphone
will allow access to the bodypack’s controls and battery
without removing the bodypack from the microphone. The
Electro-Voice PC Boundary Sat microphone is specified.
Warranty:
Please refer to the Limited Warranty information found at:
www.electrovoice.com
Dimension Drawing:
Polar Choice Part Number:
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