AKG PZM11 Professional Flush Mount Boundary Layer Microphone
The AKG PZM11 is a compact boundary layer microphone engineered for stationary placement on surfaces like tables, floors, or walls within your recording environment. Its uncolored, honest sound captures every nuance with pristine clarity, making it ideal for tracking live drums, acoustic instruments, room ambience, and spoken word where neutral reference-grade performance matters for mix-ready recordings.
Design & Build
The flush-mount boundary layer design mounts directly to any flat surface via screw terminals, eliminating the need for XLR connectors and streamlining integration into permanent or semi-permanent studio setups. At just 115 mm long, 70 mm wide, and 29 mm tall with a weight of 71 g, the PZM11 sits discretely on furniture or mounted surfaces while maintaining professional-grade construction that stands up to session demands.
Recording Characteristics
The PZM11 delivers a hemispherical polar pattern optimized for boundary layer operation, with a presence peak that adds subtle shimmer and definition to your source material without harshness or phase issues in the mix. Its audio bandwidth spans 80–20,000 Hz with a sensitivity of 5 mV/Pa, low-frequency rolloff to reject HVAC noise and rumble, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 68 dB-A—specifications that ensure clean, articulate captures ready for mixing and processing.
Key Features
- Audio frequency response: 80–20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 5 mV/Pa
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level: 26 dB-A
- Hemispherical polar pattern for omnidirectional pickup
- Low-frequency rolloff to reduce HVAC and environmental noise
- Boosted high-frequency response for clarity and presence
- Powered by 12–48V phantom power
- Screw terminal connections on rear plate
- Dimensions: 115 mm × 70 mm × 29 mm
- Weight: 71 g
- Flush-mount boundary layer design for table, floor, or wall placement
The PZM11 remains a trusted tool for recording engineers and producers seeking authentic documentation and transparent acoustic capture across drums, instruments, and room tone in professional studio sessions.
