Plain Talk Microphone 590-0670

Apple Computer; Cupertino, CA

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  • Year
  • 1994 ??
  • Category
  • Microphone or Pick-up element
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 304637

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Direct Current supply (DC) / 5 Volt
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Plain Talk Microphone 590-0670 - Apple Computer; Cupertino, CA
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 50 x 25 x 60 mm / 2 x 1 x 2.4 inch
  • Notes

  • Compatible with desktop Apple PowerMacs including G3 iMacs, but not with G4 flat screen iMacs or with G5 or later Macintosh models.

    The Plain Talk microphone incorporates a JRC 2118 amplifier IC that is powered by the voltage picked up by the extended tip of its proprietary 3.5 mm jack plug, which is longer than a standard one.

    When powered in this way, the microphone produces a line-level output for a Macintosh computer line-level audio input. (Which is often labelled somewhat misleadingly with a microphone icon). Note that many later Macintoshes have a standard audio input jack socket instead of the special powered one, although they still require a line-level input and will produce very weak sounds if used with a microphone without an amplifier.

    Contrary to some reports the microphone is mono, not stereo.
    Adhesive pad for attaching the microphone to support such as a display monitor.
    Supplied with a 2m40 (7' 10") cable. The part No. is embossed on the jack plug, not the microphone.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.450 kg / 0 lb 15.9 oz (0.991 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Bruce Taylor. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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