Crown Microphones
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The phrase "Crown Microphones" refers to a legacy of groundbreaking audio technology that fundamentally changed how professional sound is captured, particularly on stages and in conference rooms. While Crown-branded microphones are no longer manufactured, their core technologies remain industry standards today under the AKG brand.
1. Product Heritage & Core Technologies
The "Crown" identity in microphones is defined by two patented technologies that solved critical acoustic problems:
* PZM (Pressure Zone Microphone): MuseumofmagneticsoundrecordingWikipedia Introduced in 1980, PZM technology uses a small condenser capsule mounted very close to a flat plate. This eliminates the "comb filtering" (hollow sound) caused by sound reflecting off surfaces, making them perfect for grand pianos, group discussions, and ambient room recording.
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Sources & References
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Archive - Crown Audio
Theatrecrafts.com
XTi becomes the most successful new product launch in Crown history. 2009. The I-Tech HD Series is introduced: the 5000, 9000, and 12000 models continue this ...
Amplifier Technology
Crown Audio
1979 – Patented SA2 is the world's first power amplifier to use a built-in computer to maximize transistor performance. The newly introduced FM ONE tuner is a ...
Crown International
NAMM.org
Over the years Crown has patented tape recorders, speakers and loud-system products as well as other pro audio systems. The company was purchased by the Harmon ...
Exploration of Crown Audio's groundbreaking milestones
HARMAN Professional Solutions
Crown introduced the IQ-2000 System in 1988, empowering computer monitoring and control of up to 200 remote power amplifiers. In 1989, Crown ...
Crown International
Wikipedia
Other microphones introduced by Crown included the PCC-160 directional boundary microphone in 1986, the tiny GLM series and the patented Differoid CM310 in 1987 ...
Crown Audio Celebrating 65th Anniversary (Includes Video)
ProSoundWeb
From humble beginnings in 1947, Crown Audio has grown to become one of the world's largest manufacturers of power amplifiers.