Description
The Adastra COM60 is a gooseneck condenser microphone built for remote paging and announcements. The flexible neck lets you position the capsule where you need it, while the base keeps everything else within easy reach. On top you'll find a latching paging button, so you can lock the mic on when speaking to a room or venue rather than holding a button throughout. It's a practical choice for reception desks, shops, warehouses and public address setups.
The capsule connects to the base via XLR, with output taken from a second XLR at the rear for connection to your amplifier or mixer. Power runs either from 2 x AA batteries fitted in the base (optional) or from 5Vdc using the supplied USB lead, so you can pick whichever suits your installation. Underneath the base sits the chime section, with DIP switches giving 10 selectable settings including off, plus a rotary volume control to set the chime level. The chime is a handy way to draw attention before an announcement.
The electret condenser capsule has a cardioid polar pattern, picking up your voice from the front while rejecting sound from the sides and rear. Sensitivity is rated at -46dB (±2dB) with a frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz and an impedance of 680 Ohms. The unit measures 445 x 150 x 112mm and weighs 518g including the base, giving it enough weight to stay put on a desk. Supplied leads include a 2.2m XLR to 6.3mm jack lead and a 1.0m USB power lead, so you have what you need to get started.
Specification
| Lead length |
XLR-jack 2.2m, USB 1.0m |
| Power supply |
5Vdc (USB lead supplied) or 2 x AA batteries (optional) |
| Capsule |
Electret condenser |
| Chime function |
10 DIP switch settings (including off) |
| Polar pattern |
Cardioid |
| Sensitivity |
-46dB (±2dB) |
| Frequency response |
50Hz - 20kHz |
| Impedance |
680 Ohms |
| Dimensions |
445mm x 150mm x 112mm |
| Weight |
0.52KG |
| Connection |
XLR output, DC5521 jack (power) |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How is the COM60 powered?
You can power it two ways: from 5Vdc using the supplied USB lead, or from 2 x AA batteries fitted in the base. The batteries are optional and not included.
What is the paging button for?
The latching paging button on top lets you lock the microphone on while you speak, so you don't need to hold it down throughout an announcement.
How does the chime function work?
DIP switches on the underside of the base offer 10 chime settings, including an off option. A rotary volume control lets you set the chime level to suit the room.
What leads are supplied?
It comes with a 2.2m XLR to 6.3mm jack lead for the audio output and a 1.0m USB lead for power.
What connections does it use?
The microphone connects to the base via XLR, and output is on XLR at the rear. Power is taken via a DC5521 jack using the supplied USB lead.
What polar pattern does it have?
The electret condenser capsule uses a cardioid pattern, so it picks up your voice from the front while reducing sound from the sides and behind.