Electro-Voice PolarChoice Podium 18+ (PC Plus-18) - Multi-Pattern Lectern Microphone with Switch, RF Shield, and 18" Gooseneck

Electro-Voice PolarChoice Podium 18+ (PC Plus-18) - Multi-Pattern Lectern Microphone with Switch, RF Shield, and 18" Gooseneck

The Electro-Voice PolarChoice Podium 18+ , also known as the PC Plus-18 , is a gooseneck lectern microphone with four switchable polar patterns (omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, and hypercardioid). Its dual back-electret capsule design maintains consistent on-axis timbre when changing patterns, so you don’t need to tweak your EQ between setups. It features a top-mounted switch with status LED , programmable as push-on/off or push-to-mute / push-to-talk , and a switchable high-pass filter for low-frequency rumble control. RF Shield technology provides high RFI/GSM immunity in rooms with mobile devices.

The body allows two installation options: direct mounting on a 3-pin XLR connector or flush mounting (hardware included). The 18" ( 457 mm ) gooseneck combines two flexible sections with a rigid center section for easy positioning and no visible twisting. 12–52 V DC phantom power and 200 Ω balanced output, with professional-level performance: 50 Hz–20 kHz , OCV 5.6 mV/Pa , equivalent noise floor <26 dB(A) , dynamic range >101 dB , and clipping level >127 dB SPL . Supplied with a windscreen , two-piece shockmount , and flush-mount kit , in a non-reflective black finish.

Main features

• Four switchable patterns : omni, cardioid, supercardioid and hypercardioid, internal 4-position switch.
• Programmable LED switch : push-on/off , push-to-mute , or push-to-talk modes; switch-on state selection.
• Activatable high-pass filter to reduce rumble and vibrations transmitted to the table.
• RF Shield : Advanced protection against RF/GSM interference.
• Versatile installation : 3-pin XLR or flush mount (hardware included); includes two-piece windscreen and shock mount .
• Neck length : 18" / 457 mm ; max. head diameter 14.6 mm ; double diameter neck (7.9 mm lower / 6.4 mm upper).
• Finish : non-reflective black ( camera black ) for discretion on camera and in the room.

Product benefits

• Immediate adaptation to the environment : changes pattern without altering the character of the voice or the equalization.
• Simple operational control : LED mute, programmable to the speaker or technician workflow.
• Professional Integration : Standard phantom power (12–52 V), 200 Ω balanced output and mounting accessories included.
• Greater stability and cleanliness : RF Shield against RFI/GSM and high-pass filter to reduce table noise.

Use cases

• Podiums and lecterns in conference rooms , auditoriums and convention centers.
• Education and places of worship where intelligibility and noise reduction are required.
• Corporate AV installations with multiple microphones and the need for local control.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does it mount? Directly onto a 3-pin XLR connector or flush-mount ; necessary hardware included.
• What patterns does it feature? Omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, and hypercardioid, with consistent voice across all of them.
• What mute mode does it have? A switch with an LED that can be configured as push-on/off , push-to-mute , or push-to-talk ; the power-on state can also be defined.
• Does it need external power? Yes, 12–52 V DC phantom power .

Description for projects

Electro-Voice PolarChoice Podium 18+ (PC Plus-18) lectern microphone, dual back-electret capsule, 4 patterns (omni/cardioid/supercardioid/hypercardioid), 50 Hz–20 kHz response , 5.6 mV/Pa sensitivity , noise <26 dB(A) , dynamic range >101 dB , clipping >127 dB SPL , impedance 200 Ω , phantom power 12–52 V DC (<5 mA @ P48), mute with programmable LED , switchable HPF , RF shield , 3-pin XLR or flush mount , 457 mm (18 in) boom arm; 14.6 mm (0.57 in) head; 7.9/6.4 mm (0.31 in) neck; non-reflective black; includes windscreen, two-piece shockmount, and mounting kit.