February 2013 Issue
Tools of the Trade

PreSonus PRM1 Precision Reference Microphone

 

The PreSonus PRM1 Precision Reference Microphone
The PreSonus PRM1 Precision Reference Microphone

The PreSonus PRM1 reference (measurement) microphone employs a ¼" pre-polarized electret-condenser capsule and delivers a linear frequency response between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. Like most measurement mics, it has an omnidirectional polar pattern. Sensitivity is rated at -37 dB/Pa, EIN (A-weighted) at 26 dB, S/N ratio at 70 dB, dynamic range at 106 dB, and maximum SPL at 132 dB SPL. The mic has an all-metal chassis and comes with a clip, foam windscreen, and hard case. Combined with PreSonus’ free Virtual StudioLive (VSL) mixer-control software with Smaart Measurement Technology, and a PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 and 16.4.2 digital mixer it offers a complete, powerful, and affordable, audio-analysis and correction system.

VSL's Smaart System Check Wizards step StudioLive 24.4.2 and 16.4.2 users through the process of viewing the frequency-response trace of a venue, calculating and setting delay-system timing, and verifying output connectivity. To use them, you need to connect a measurement microphone to the StudioLive mixer's Talkback input. That's where the PRM1 comes in. With the PRM1 mic, a StudioLive mixer, and VSL with Smaart, it's easy to do tasks that once required extensive engineering know-how.

The PRM1 is expected to ship in early January 2013, with an anticipated MAP/street price of $79.95.

For more info, please visit www.presonus.com


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