Detail 01
Condenser element
Sensitive enough to pick up a group at a distance, but it needs 48V phantom power from your mixer or preamp.
Product detailSKU #1274228073988
PeaveyVCM 3 Choir Mic Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hanging condenser mic for choirs and ensembles, in black to disappear against a dark ceiling. For installed sound, not handheld use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir loft or church sanctuary where mics hang above the group
- Capturing a whole ensemble rather than one voice
- Installs where the mic should stay visually out of the way
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Handheld vocals or close-miking a single singer
- Anyone without phantom power on their mixer
- Drop-in setups with no way to rig a mic overhead
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
50Hz–20kHz frequency response
Covers the full vocal range with air on top; the 50Hz floor keeps out some low rumble from HVAC and foot traffic.
Detail 03
-45dB/Pa sensitivity
Fairly quiet output for a condenser, so you'll run the preamp gain higher than with a close-up vocal mic.
Detail 04
140dB maximum SPL
Handles loud sources without distorting — far more headroom than a choir will ever demand.
Detail 05
250 ohm impedance
Standard low-impedance output, so it works with any normal XLR mic input and tolerates long cable runs.
Detail 06
Black finish
Reads as a shadow against dark ceilings and truss, which matters when the mic hangs in view of a congregation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Your mixer must supply 48V phantom power or the mic stays silent
- 02XLR cable and any mounting or hanging hardware may need buying separately
- 03Hanging placement is the hard part — height and angle change the sound more than gain does
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this mic need phantom power?
Yes. It's a condenser, so it needs 48V phantom power from your mixer, preamp, or interface. It won't work on a phantom-less input.
02How many mics do I need for a choir?
That depends on the group's width and depth. Wide choirs are commonly covered by spacing multiple hanging mics across the front rather than relying on one.
03Can I use this as a regular vocal mic?
It's built to hang above an ensemble, not to be held or put on a desk stand. For solo vocals, a handheld or standard studio condenser fits better.
04Will it feed back in a live room?
Any distant condenser is more feedback-prone than a close mic. Keep it behind the main speakers and away from monitors, and ring out the room.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz-20kHz
- Impedance
- 250 ohms
- Sensitivity
- -45dB/Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsOther
- Maximum SPL
- 140dB
