Recording Crown Microphones & Wireless Systems

Crown is a familiar name for microphone enthusiasts - it's a brand with a long history colored by a long line of successful mics. The most recent entries in that lineup are what you'll find right here in this section: a roster of specialty mics that fill in the gaps where other, more generic, designs might not be quite right. So if you're looking for a way to take care of challenges that crop up during recording, Crown microphones and wireless systems might have the answer. There are a few styles and formats to choose from, so it might help to start by thinking of what you need your mic to accomplish, and then you can pick out the model that does it.

The crown jewels of Crown's catalog are boundary microphones. These mics are designed based on a simple principle: if the space being recorded is prone to echoing, one way to avoid the echo is to be right up against the surface reflecting the sound waves in the first place. That way, the mic doesn't pick up the reflected waves and you get echo-free sound as a result. There are two main types of boundary mic available: pressure zone models like the Crown Sound Grabber II PZM Condenser Microphone, and cardioid-pattern designs such as the Crown PCC170SWO Surface Mount Supercardioid Boundary Mic. Deciding which of these two styles is best for your needs depends on a few different factors, so reading up on what sets them apart is definitely a good idea!

Other examples of mics you'll find in this section include unique specialties like the Crown MB3 Mini Boundary Mic, which is similar to the other boundary microphones but is designed to mount recessed into a wall, ceiling or desktop for locations that need permanent built-in recording with a compact visual footprint. These kinds of niche applications are where recording Crown microphones and wireless systems really shine, so if you're looking for a microphone that's unlike any other, you're off to a good start by checking here.