Electro-Voice PL37 - Cardioid Condenser Microphone for Overheads and Percussion

Electro-Voice PL37 - Cardioid Condenser Microphone for Overheads and Percussion

The Electro-Voice PL37 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with a tight cardioid pattern optimized for drum overheads , hi-hats , percussion, and acoustic strings. It delivers crisp transient capture and a balanced tone that brings out the natural sparkle of cymbals and playing details without harshness. Its rugged design with a die-cast zinc body and dense mesh grille is ready for intensive stage and studio use. It operates on 11–52 V DC phantom power and delivers professional specifications: 50 Hz–16 kHz , max. 132 dB SPL (1% THD) , 200 Ω impedance , and 7.0 mV/Pa (−43 dBV/Pa) sensitivity .

Main features

• Narrow cardioid for greater gain before feedback and less leakage from nearby sources.
• Small diaphragm capsule (self-polarized condenser) with fast transient response and treble detail.
• 50 Hz–16 kHz response tuned for overheads: controlled bass and defined brightness without aggressive EQ.
• High SPL handling : up to 132 dB SPL (1% THD) , ideal in proximity to cymbals and percussion.
• Touring construction : zamak body, dense mesh grille and satin black finish.
• Professional integration : 3-pin XLR , 200 Ω , phantom 11–52 V (typical consumption ≈ 4 mA ).

Product benefits

• Mix-ready overheads : cymbal clarity and kit punch with minimal retouching.
• Flexible positioning : “Tight” cardioid pattern helps isolate from PA and other stage sources.
• Reliability and consistency on tours and sessions thanks to its metal construction and quality components.

Use cases

• Live and studio drum overheads .
• Hi-hat , ride and high articulation percussion .
• Acoustic instruments (guitar, strings) in situations with moderate sound pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need power? Yes, it requires phantom power between 11 and 52 V DC .
• What accessories does it include? Foot clip and zippered case .
• What is the polarity? Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3.

Description for projects

Electro-Voice PL37 instrument microphone, small-diaphragm (self-polarized) condenser ; pattern cardioid (tight); response 50 Hz–16 kHz ; sensitivity 7.0 mV/Pa (−43 dBV/Pa, 1 kHz); impedance 200 Ω (low-Z balanced); max. SPL 132 dB (1 % THD); dynamic range 107 dB ; phantom power 11–52 V DC (≈ 4 mA ); 3-pin XLR connector ; zinc-die-cast body , satin black finish ; weight 176 g ; includes clip and pouch.