Realistic 33-1090A PZM dimensions?

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nrand

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I am considering a Tandy/ Realistic 33-1090A PZM to replace the broken pickup system in my cajon..

I am limited by the size of the hole on the side of my cajon for any installation [around 110 mm], but cannot find a spec sheet on the PZMs anywhere. Google is not old enough I think.
Can someone enlighten me on the dimensions of the PZM plate?
Links to a spec sheet would be great but they do not seem to exist.
Thanks
 
Thanks peoples. The Realistic is too big, so I decided to go with a used AT ES961 Boundary mic I found. I took the 1/4" jack out and will replace it with a Neutric XLR mount so I can go straight into my desk with 48v Phantom power. I already have one of Peterman's puck stomp and one of his shakers and I am looking for something a little different. A lot of cajon players in the UK seem to have good luck with boundary mics so I thought it would be worth a try. I have never owned a boundary mic before so it will be fun to experiment with.
 
Realistic PZM Specs

I finally did find the full specs online in case others are interested.
Omnidirectional pick up pattern
Condenser capsule
1.5V AA battery operation
Fixed lead with built in battery preamp and 1/4" connector
Realistic PZM Microphone (330-1090) Specifications
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Sensitivity: .............................................. -74 dB +/- 3 dB
Impedance: ....................................................... 600 Ohms
Frequency Response: ..................................... 20 Hz - 18,000 Hz
Battery Voltage & Type: ............................ DC 1.5V, "AA" Dry Cell
Current Consumption: ....................................... 500 microA max
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ..................................... >40 dB @ 1 KHz
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Base Dimensions: ............................................ 5.5" x 4.875"
Cord: ................................................................. 18'
Plug: ................................................................ 1/4"
 
Am working with a band that I've worked with many times in the past and the cajon I usta micup with a Shure Beta SM52a but for the past year or so it's been strictly a Shure Beta 91a.

Good move for there is plenty of low end plus good attack sound.
 
The 52 was like a normal kick drum set up with the mic as far into the opening as it would go.
The 91 I just set inside on the bottom resting on it's leather case as an absorber.
 
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