Electro-Voice PolarChoice Podium 12XLR (PC-12/XLR) - Multi-pattern gooseneck microphone for direct XLR mounting

Electro-Voice PolarChoice Podium 12XLR (PC-12/XLR) - Multi-pattern gooseneck microphone for direct XLR mounting

The Electro-Voice PolarChoice Podium 12XLR , also known as the PC-12/XLR , is a dual-capsule back-electret lectern microphone with four switchable polar patterns (omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, and hypercardioid). Designed for professional installations in lecture halls, education, houses of worship, and corporate AV, it mounts directly onto an existing 3-pin female XLR connector and maintains consistent on-axis timbre when changing patterns, requiring no re-equalization. It features a switchable high-pass filter and RF Shield for high RFI/GSM immunity. The 12.25" ( 316.4 mm) gooseneck features two flexible sections with a rigid center section for precise, unobtrusive positioning. A machined brass electronics module enhances ruggedness and EMI/RFI attenuation. It is phantom powered 12–52 V DC with a balanced 200 Ω output and 50 Hz–20 kHz response . It comes with a multi-port windscreen and a two-piece shock mount ; it's compatible with the CPSM shock mount when greater mechanical decoupling is required.

Main features

• Four switchable patterns : omni, cardioid, supercardioid and hypercardioid via 4-position front selector (accessible with a screwdriver).
• Consistent voice across all patterns : on-axis character is maintained when changing directivity.
• Activatable high-pass filter to control low-frequency noise and furniture vibrations.
• RF Shield : High immunity to radio frequency and GSM interference in environments with mobile devices.
• Direct XLR Mount : Integrated XLR male connector for insertion into XLR-F panel; machined brass housing for durability and shielding.
• 316.4 mm gooseneck with two flexible joints and a rigid central section to prevent visible twisting.
• Includes a multi-port windscreen and two-piece shock mount ; optional FMK (flush-mount) and CPSM (flush-mount) accessories.
• Finish : Non-reflective black for discreet integration on camera and in the room.

Product benefits

• Acoustic versatility : Change the pattern in seconds to adapt to different table layouts or number of speakers without altering the timbre.
• Clean installation : direct mounting on flush-mounted XLR; additional decoupling option with CPSM on podium/table.
• Clear Audio : RF Shield reduces artifacts from mobile phones and the high-pass filter helps control rumble and vibration.
• Professional Construction : Machined brass body and base with excellent EMI/RFI attenuation.

Use cases

• Conference and meeting rooms with discreet microphone and pattern control.
• Education and places of worship that require intelligibility and rejection of the environment.
• Corporate and government AV installations with multiple speaker points.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I mount it? It plugs directly into a 3-pin female XLR connector on the lectern/table. For flush mounting with a suspension, use the CPSM accessory.
• How do you select the pattern? Use the 4-position front switch (omni, cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid) accessible with a flat-head screwdriver.
• Does it need external power? Yes, 12–52 V DC phantom power .
• What's included? Multi-port windscreen and two-piece shock mount .

Description for projects

Electro-Voice PC-12/XLR lectern microphone, dual back-electret condenser; 4 patterns (omni/cardioid/supercardioid/hypercardioid); response 50 Hz–20 kHz ; sensitivity 5.6 mV/Pa (OCV at 1 kHz); noise <26 dB(A) ; dynamic range >109 dB ; clipping level >135 dB SPL (1% THD) ; impedance 200 Ω (balanced); phantom power 12–52 V DC (power consumption <8 mA with P12); neck 316.4 mm ; head Ø 14.6 mm ; neck Ø 6.4/7.9 mm ; electronics Ø 20 mm ; connector Ø 19 mm ; net weight 170 g ; non-reflective black finish ; includes windscreen and shockmount; FMK and CPSM options.