AKG PZM11 LL WR PP Weather-Resistant Boundary Microphone

The AKG PZM11 LL WR PP is a weather-resistant boundary microphone made for clear speech pickup in permanent indoor and outdoor installations. Its hemispherical coverage captures voices across a broad area, while the built-in line-level output connects directly to compatible recording, intercom, surveillance, and communication equipment without requiring a separate microphone preamp.

Features

• Weather-resistant boundary microphone for permanent installed applications
• Hemispherical polar pattern provides broad and consistent speech coverage
• Optimized for drive-through systems, outdoor intercoms, toll booths, security stations, and emergency telephones
• Internal protective membrane helps shield the microphone capsule from water damage
• Continues operating during and after exposure to rainfall
• Line-level output connects directly to compatible recording and communication equipment
• 80 Hz to 10 kHz frequency response emphasizes clear and intelligible speech
• 68 dB A-weighted signal-to-noise ratio
• Secure screw-terminal audio connection simplifies permanent installation
• Operates from a 12 to 24 V DC power source
• Compact flush-mount design fits discreetly into walls and other installed surfaces
• Silver-gray finish blends into commercial and architectural environments

Why We Like This

The PZM11 LL WR PP is a practical choice when a standard indoor microphone is not durable or discreet enough. It mounts cleanly into an installed system, covers a broad area without needing precise aiming, and provides a line-level signal without adding a separate microphone preamp. The moisture-protected capsule makes it especially useful for drive-through lanes, outdoor intercoms, security stations, and other exposed speech applications.

FAQs

Q: What applications is the AKG PZM11 LL WR PP designed for?
A: It is designed for installed speech applications such as drive-through systems, outdoor intercoms, toll booths, emergency telephones, security stations, and theme-park communication systems.

Q: Can the PZM11 LL WR PP be used outdoors?
A: Yes. Its weather-resistant construction includes an internal membrane that helps protect the microphone capsule from water damage during and after rainfall.

Q: What pickup pattern does this microphone use?
A: It uses a hemispherical polar pattern that provides broad and consistent pickup across the area in front of the mounting surface.

Q: Does the microphone require a separate preamp?
A: A separate microphone preamp is generally unnecessary when the PZM11 LL WR PP is connected to equipment that accepts its line-level output.

Q: How is the PZM11 LL WR PP powered?
A: It requires a 12 to 24 V DC power source.

Q: What type of audio connection does it use?
A: The microphone uses screw terminals for a secure connection in permanent installations.

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