Electro-Voice PolarChoice-18+ Product Highlights
Explore the key capabilities of the Electro-Voice PolarChoice-18+ gooseneck microphone.
Four Patterns
Omni, cardioid, super and hyper from one capsule.
Full Range
50 Hz to 20 kHz, over 127 dB SPL.
High-Pass Filter
Cuts table knocks and rumble.
Mounting
XLR socket or flush mount.
Phantom Powered
12 to 52 V, under 5 mA.
Siblings
PolarChoice gooseneck microphones
Key specs
- Dual back-electret condenser
- Omni, cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid
- 50 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity 5.6 mV/Pa, 200 ohm
- Over 127 dB SPL
- Phantom 12 to 52 V, under 5 mA at P48
- High-pass filter
- XLR socket or flush mount
- Push-button and LED
- Gooseneck 457 mm
Know before you buy
Quick answers about the PolarChoice-18+, and how it compares.
Where does the PolarChoice-18+ fit?
This is the PC Plus-18: it plugs into an XLR socket in a lectern or table, or mounts flush, with a push-button and LED. For a desk base, PolarChoice Desktop 18.
Which pattern should I choose?
Cardioid for one speaker, supercardioid or hypercardioid where other speakers or noise must be rejected, omni for a speaker who moves.
Does it need phantom power?
Yes, 12 to 52 V, under 5 mA at P48.
Which PolarChoice microphone?
| Model | Mounting | Patterns | Frequency response | Controls | Gooseneck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolarChoice Desktop 18 | Desk base, 3 m cable | Omni, cardioid, super, hyper | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | Button, LED, high-pass, automixer logic | 470 mm |
| PolarChoice-18+ | XLR socket or flush | Omni, cardioid, super, hyper | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | Button, LED, high-pass | 457 mm |
| PolarChoice-18XLR | XLR base, shock mount | Omni, cardioid, super, hyper | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | Pattern selector, high-pass | 460 mm |
All need phantom power (12 to 52 V) and handle more than 127 dB SPL.
Which Electro-Voice microphone for which job?
| Job | Pick | Type | Pattern | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live vocals, budget | PL24S | Wired dynamic | Supercardioid | None |
| Live vocals, premium | PL80A / PL80C | Wired dynamic | Supercardioid | None |
| Boardroom, lectern | PolarChoice Desktop 18 / PolarChoice-18+ | Wired condenser | 4 selectable | Phantom |
| Presenter, Masjid / Imam | RE3-ND86-5H / R300-E/B | UHF wireless | Per microphone | 2 x AA |
Who supplies Electro-Voice in the UAE, and what warranty do I get?
Protechtors General Trading LLC (hik.ae) is an authorized partner of Bosch, Dynacord and Electro-Voice in the UAE, so everything we supply is genuine and is covered by the manufacturer warranty. Warranty is carry-in: bring the unit to our office in Dubai and after inspection it is repaired or replaced as needed.
We supply Electro-Voice across the UAE and support you after the sale. Prices are quoted per project: tell us what you need and we will send a quote.