Superb quality electret condenser microphone capsule, its extraordinarily low noise and high sensitivity makes this ideal for recording nature sounds, backgrounds and ambience.
Ultra low noise - High Sensitivity - Wide Dynamic range - Omni Directional *Available as single capsules, matched pairs (2) or 4 matched
This is Primo's replacement for the EM172-Z1 capsule. It is almost identical in specification and sound, importantly it has the same the high sensitivity and low noise. The maximum SPL is 3dB better than the EM172.
Should I use an EM272Z1 or EM273?
The EM272 and EM273 are physically identical, they share the same housing and diaphragm.
The EM272Z1 has a 2 wire connection and is the easiest to use, it can be wired directly directly to most domestic recorders which have 3.5 mm microphone sockets and supply plug in power.
The EM273 has a 3 wire connection, its the 3 wire version of the EM272. It has no internal resistor from the source to ground, if you add a 100 ohm resistor between source and ground on the EM273 its identical to the EM272, of course you can select a higher value for less sensitivity.
Soldering information:
These electret capsules have solder pads for electrical connection.
The FET is mounted within the case and can be damaged by overheating or over voltage.
We recommend use of a low power or temperature controlled soldering iron (for instance 18 watts) and to keep contact of the iron to the pad as brief as possible.