Electro-Voice PolarChoice Desktop 12 (PC Desktop-12) - Multi-pattern desktop microphone with stand, 12" boom arm, and LED mute

Electro-Voice PolarChoice Desktop 12 (PC Desktop-12) - Multi-pattern desktop microphone with stand, 12" boom arm, and LED mute

The Electro-Voice PolarChoice Desktop 12 is a professional desktop microphone with a dual-section gooseneck and metal base , designed for conferencing, education, houses of worship, and corporate AV environments. It features four switchable polar patterns (omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, and hypercardioid) that maintain a consistent voice when changing directivity. The large LED mute switch can be programmed as push on/off , push-to-mute , or push-to-talk , and includes an Automix mode for integration with automatic mixers. RF Shield electronics provide high immunity to RF/GSM interference, and a switchable high-pass filter helps control vibration and rumble . 12–52 V DC phantom power, 200 Ω balanced output, and 50 Hz–20 kHz response . Supplied with a multi-port windscreen and a 3.0 m fixed cable terminated with male XLR .

Main features

• Multi-pattern with consistent voice : omni, cardioid, supercardioid and hypercardioid, selectable from the base.
• Complete operational control : large button with programmable blue LED (latch or momentary), power-up state selection and Automix mode for logic/LED from the mixer.
• RF Shield : High immunity to RFI/GSM interference in rooms with mobile phones.
• 12.5" ( 318 mm ) double-section gooseneck with rigid center section: stable and discreet positioning. Total height of the assembly 373 mm .
• Rugged base with switchable high-pass filter and access to selectors without removing the microphone; includes multi-port windscreen .
• Professional integration : 12–52 V, 200 Ω phantom, 3.0 m fixed cable with male XLR .

Product benefits

• True versatility to adapt coverage to rectangular or oval tables or multi-speaker panels without changing microphones.
• Intuitive operation for the user (button with LED) and quick configuration for the technician (selectors accessible from the base).
• Clean audio thanks to RF shielding and high-pass, with gain before feedback optimized through directional patterns.
• Easy installation on tables or lecterns: heavy base, XLR-terminated cable and logic compatible with automatic mixers.

Use cases

• Conference rooms, boardrooms and courtrooms.
• Classrooms and places of worship that require intelligibility and ambient noise control.
• Corporate AV environments with integration to automix systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How is it powered? Requires 12–52 V DC phantom power via XLR connector.
• How do you change patterns? Use the 4-position switch (omni/cardioid/supercardioid/hypercardioid) accessible from the base.
• What mute modes does it offer? Push on/off (switched), push-to-mute , or push-to-talk , with the option to choose whether the microphone starts active or muted.
• Does it have automix logic? Yes. Automix mode with logic lines for LEDs and mute status.

Description for projects

Electro-Voice PC Desktop-12 desktop microphone, dual back-electret condenser; 4 patterns (omni/cardioid/supercardioid/hypercardioid); response 50 Hz–20 kHz ; sensitivity 5.6 mV/Pa (OCV, 1 kHz); noise <26 dB(A) ; dynamic range >101 dB ; clipping level >127 dB SPL ; impedance 200 Ω (balanced); phantom 12–52 V DC (<5 mA @ P48); switchable high-pass filter ; RF shield ; blue LED and programmable mute . Base 175 × 117 × 56 mm ; gooseneck 318 mm (total height 373 mm ); head Ø 14.6 mm ; neck Ø 6.4/7.9 mm (top/bottom); 3.0 m fixed cable with male XLR; net weight ≈712 g ; non-reflective black finish.