Remote Variable Pattern Hanging Choir Microphone

Remote Variable Pattern Hanging Choir Microphone

<p>The Astatic CM900VP is a professional hanging choir microphone designed for houses of worship, performance venues, and fixed installations where consistent coverage and musical balance are critical. Building on the tonal character and reliability of Astatic’s classic 900B choir microphone, the CM900VP adds continuously variable polar pattern control, allowing a single microphone to adapt to different choir sizes, stage layouts, and acoustical conditions. By adjusting the pickup pattern from wide omnidirectional coverage to tighter directional control, installers and engineers can optimize gain‑before‑feedback, improve articulation, and maintain a natural ensemble sound without relocating microphones or changing hardware.</p>

<p>What truly distinguishes the CM900VP is its remotely controlled polar‑pattern technology, a capability originally invented and patented by Astatic and first introduced in products such as the 1600VP. Using the VPC‑1 Variable Pattern Control box, the microphone’s polar pattern can be adjusted in real time via a standard XLR microphone cable—without accessing the microphone itself or interrupting a performance. This remote-control capability enables precise tuning during rehearsals or live services, making it possible to compensate instantly for changes in choir configuration, soloists stepping forward, or acoustical challenges in the room. The CM900VP represents a uniquely flexible solution that combines Astatic’s heritage in choir microphones with a proven, proprietary technology that remains unmatched in installed audio applications.<br />
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Remote variable polar pattern control via Astatic VPC‑1 Control Box
Continuously adjustable pickup patterns (from wide to tighter directional control)
Proprietary Astatic technology — invented and patented by Astatic
Standard XLR connectivity between microphone and control box
Hanging choir microphone design optimized for overhead placement
Based on Astatic’s proven 900‑series choir microphone platform
No physical adjustment at the microphone required
Compatible with permanent installed sound systems
Faithful successor to the discontinued Astatic 1600VP
Microphone Type: Back‑electret condenser
Polar Pattern: Continuously Variable
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 18 kHz
Sensitivity: –25 dB ±3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Output Impedance: 600 Ω
Maximum SPL: 131 dB SPL (1 kHz @ 1% THD)
Dynamic Range: 121 dB
Signal‑to‑Noise Ratio: 84 dB
Power Requirements: Phantom power 9 – 52 V DC
Output Connector: 3‑pin XLR