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Electro-Voice PL80a

Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

The EV PL-80a is dynamic vocal mic designed for stage use. It is an update to the PL-80 that dates from the mid-1970’s.

The PL-80a is EV’s “workhorse” vocal microphone, having a very tight supercardioid pattern for vocal pickup on loud stages. The narrower polar pattern reduces feedback because it is less sensitive to off-axis sounds (from, for example, wedge monitors on the stage). It has EV’s “memraflex” grill that is a rigid, dent-resistant mesh, and a shock mounted capsule for reduced handling noise.

The frequency curve indicates a flat response from approximately 200Hz to 2kHz, then a 4-5db presence peak from 3kHz to 5kHz. The mic has a large 12db boost in the low end due to proximity effect.

It is also available in the “classic” color scheme of beige and black as the model PL-80c.

The PL-80a is sold with a mic clip and cloth bag.

The Electro-Voice PL80a is also known as: PL-80a, PL 80a, PL80, PL-80, PL 80.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
CHART Cardioid (2.2 mV/Pa; 80 - 16,000 Hz)

Coil Diameter	Impedance	SPL/Noise
n/a	n/a	SPL n/a

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
333g (11.75oz)	189mm (7.44'')	n/a	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications

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