PRO 44

CARDIOID UNIDIRECTIONAL
BOUNDARY MICROPHONE

Description Operation and Maintenance

The PRO 44 is a wide-range condenser The symmetry and area of the mounting The high sensitivity of the PRO 44 ensures
microphone with a hemi-cardioid (half-space surface directly affect the sensitivity of the useful output and an excellent match to most
cardioid) polar pattern. It was designed for boundary microphone at low frequencies. mixer, tape recorder and amplifier inputs. It
surface-mounted applications in high-quality Ideally, the mounting surface should be circu- will provide undistorted output even in sound
sound reinforcement and other demanding lar; however, square or rectangular surfaces fields as loud as 114 dB SPL. However, due
sound pickup situations. Its low-profile design are most often used. If the mounting surface to the high sensitivity, in some instances it
makes the PRO 44 ideal for use in applica- is rectangular, the smaller dimension tends to may be possible to overload sensitive input
tions where minimum visibility is required. determine low-frequency cutoff. The micro- stages. If distortion occurs, first check for
phone should be centered on the surface and input overload. In such cases, an attenuator
The PRO 44 can be powered from any external
positioned with the front of the microphone such as the Audio-Technica AT8202 may be
9V to 52V DC phantom power source. A
facing the sound source along the longer required between the mic and the electronics
25' (7.6 m) cable with TA3F and XLRM-type
dimension of the mounting surface. The input. (Also, many mixers provide “input pad”
connectors is provided for use between the
sound source should not be below, or higher switches to reduce mic-input signal levels.)
microphone and electronics input.
than 60° above, the plane of the mounting While a modern condenser microphone is not
Audio-Technica design engineers have utilized surface. unduly sensitive to the environment, tempera-
the newest low-mass technology in the quest
ture extremes can be harmful. Exposure to
for superior performance. The charge is now on
high temperatures can result in gradual and
the fixed back plate, rather than the moving
permanent reduction of the output level. Avoid
element. With the A-T fixed-charge “back plate”
leaving the microphone in the open sun or in
construction, a gold-vaporized diaphragm just 60°
areas where temperatures exceed 110° F
2 microns thick (about 0.000079") can be used. IDEAL
WORKING (43° C) for long periods of time. Extremely
This reduces moving mass substantially, ANGLE
high humidity should also be avoided.
improving frequency response and transient
response while reducing distortion.
Positioning a properly designed miniature
Output is low impedance balanced. The bal- Frequency Response
unidirectional microphone centrally on a large,
flat, unobstructed surface yields several dis- anced signal appears across Pins 2 and 3,
tinct advantages. Directionality is increased while the ground (shield) connection
Response in dB

by 3 dB, promoting enhanced gain before is Pin 1. Output is phased so that positive
10 dB
feedback and further suppression of ambient acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at
noise. Sensitivity is increased for improved Pin 2 in accordance with industry convention.
signal-to-noise ratio. Phase distortion due to DC phantom power (9-52 volts) must be 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
reflected sound energy from the boundary applied equally to Pins 2 and 3, with the Frequency in Hertz

itself is eliminated. ground for the power supply connected to LEGEND 12" or more on axis

The microphone element is enclosed in a Pin 1. This can be provided by a console or

rugged housing with a black finish. The rubber mixer with built-in phantom voltage or with the
non-slip bottom pad minimizes mechanical addition of an in-line phantom power supply,
coupling of surface vibrations to the micro- such as the recommended Audio-Technica
phone. CP8506 and AT8801 power supplies.
PRO 44
Polar Pattern PRO 44 SPECIFICATIONS†
0 Element ..................................................... Fixed-charge back plate
permanently polarized condenser
330 30
Polar Pattern ............................................. Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above
mounting surface)
300 60
Frequency Response .............................. 70-16,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity .......................... –25 dB (56.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
Impedance ................................................ 100 ohms
270 90 Maximum Input Sound Level .................. 114 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Signal-to-noise Ratio1 .............................. 66 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*
Dynamic Range (Typical) ......................... 86 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
240 120 Phantom Power Requirements ............... 9-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Weight (less cable) .................................... 2.4 oz (67 grams)
210 150
Dimensions .............................................. 2.87" (73.0 mm) max width,
180
3.56" (90.5 mm) max length,
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
0.59" (15.0 mm) height
LEGEND Cable ......................................................... 25' (7.6 m) long, 0.10" (2.6 mm) diameter,
200 Hz SAME AS 1 kHz 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F and
1 kHz
5 kHz XLRM-type connectors
8 kHz
† In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. offers full details
on its test methods to other industry professionals on request.
* 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm 2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
1
Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One

Dimensions Optional Accessories:

CP8201 line matching transformer
2.13" (Lo-Z to 50,000 ohms).
54.0 mm
AT8202 adjustable in-line attenuator for use
with balanced Lo-Z microphones.
AT8314 2-conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed,
broadcast-type cable with XLRF-type connector
at microphone end, XLRM-type connector at
equipment end. Available in 10', 20', 25', 30', 50'
3.56"
90.5 mm
& 100' lengths.
CP8506 four-channel 48V phantom power
supply (AC powered).
AT8801 single-channel 48V phantom power
supply (AC powered).

0.59" One-Year Limited Warranty

15.0 mm Audio-Technica microphones and accessories purchased in
the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase
2.87" by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in
73.0 mm materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product
will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option,
replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if
delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center,
prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase
date. Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return.
This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse,
shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with
instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized
repair or modification.
For return approval and shipping information, contact
the Ser vice Depar tment, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.,
1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law,
A.T.U.S. will have no liability for any consequential,
incidental, or special damages; any warranty of mer-
chantability or fitness for particular purpose expires
when this warranty expires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for

warranty details.

Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224

Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England
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