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Heil PR 22
Photo: Heil Sound, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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Heil PR 22

Large-diaphragm handheld dynamic, cardioid, for live vocals, snare and guitar amps

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−55 dBV/Pa computed
Max SPL
145 dB SPL
Impedance
600 Ω
Rated range
50 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Untitled graph; legend "0 Deg" and "180 Deg". The dB axis is labelled -40 to -90 with no unit (values kept as printed; the 0° line is near -51 at 1 kHz, against a stated output level of -55 dB). Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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From the spec sheet
Capsulelarge dynamic element, aluminium 1 1/8 inch low-mass voice coil, special magnet structure. "a special magnet structure and a large aluminum 1 1/8" low mass voice coil assembly".p. 2
Sensitivity−55 dBV/Pa, 1 kHz. Not stated by the manufacturer: "Output Level -55 dB @ 1 kHz", no reference given; taken as dB re 1 V/Pa. The 0° curve on the graph (axis -40 to -90, no unit) sits near -51 at 1 kHz, about 4 dB higher.
Max SPL145 dB SPL, distortion not stated. "Max SPL 145 dB".
Output impedance600 ohm, balanced. "600 ohms balanced".
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 18 kHz. "Frequency Response 50 Hz - 18 kHz"; no tolerance stated.
Switcheson/off: on, off. Only on the PR 22 SUT: "PR 22 SUT (Switched)"; the cover photo shows a slide switch on the handle.p. 1
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Output Connection: 3 pin XLR".p. 2
FinishBlack, black grill. "PR 22 UT comes with a black grill"; the cover photos show a black body.p. 1
VersionsPR 22 UT; PR 22 SUT (switched)
Rear rejection-30 dB at 180° off axisp. 2
Shock mountInternal rubber suspension system against handling noise
Use (Heil)Designed for close use: sources about 2 inches (5 cm) from the end grill
Suggested accessoriesSM-1 shock mount, PL2T boom, SB-2 boom, Pro Set 3 headphonesp. 1
From the product page
Poweringnone (passive). "a passive dynamic microphone and does not require +48V phantom power".p. 1
Weight397 g. "14 oz (396.8 g)"; the sheet says "14 oz.".
Supplied accessoriesmic clip; windscreen; zippered carrying bag. "Mic clip, foam windscreen, and padded zipper carrying case"; the sheet lists the clip and windscreen (p. 1).

Documents

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