Audio Technica ES961RC Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone

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A wide range condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, the ultra-smart ES961RC is equipped with local or remote switching options. For flexible control in conference and boardroom installations, the unit’s external contact closure ability allows a user to trigger an external device—a camera, for instance—from a switch on the microphone. Another ease-of-use feature: the microphone’s electronic on-off switch can be set to three operating modes: touch-on/touch-off, press to talk, and press to mute. The mic is also equipped an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter to reduce pickup of low-frequency ambient noise. Its red LED status indicator can be controlled remotely. UniGuard® innovations offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference; interchangeable elements are available in cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns; a unique rotating PivotPoint® connector changes the cable exit point—no tools required. It requires 11 to 52V DC phantom power, which operates the microphone and switch circuitry. Designed for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television, conferencing and other demanding sound pickup situations


  • Ultra-quiet electronic switch can be set to any of three operating modes: “touch-on/touch-off,” “touch-to-talk” and “touch-to-mute”
  • External contact closure capability permits control of remote devices from microphone switch
  • External LED control allows for accurate depiction of the live status of the microphone
  • PivotPoint® rotating output connector allows cable to exit from either the rear or the bottom of the microphone
  • Small-diameter UniPoint® capsule near boundary eliminates phase distortion and delivers clear, high-output performance
  • UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
  • Requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power
  • Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicon foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone
  • Low-profile design with low-reflectance black finish for minimum visibility
  • RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances


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  • ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
  • POLAR PATTERN Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz
  • LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
  • OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
  • IMPEDANCE 200 ohms
  • MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 130 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  • DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 104 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
  • SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical
  • SWITCHES Touch-sensitive control: on/off;
  • Switch function: touch on/off, momentary on, momentary off;
  • Control: local, remote, LED remote;
  • Flat, roll-off
  • WEIGHT 266 g (9.4 oz)
  • DIMENSIONS 108.0 mm (4.25") long,
  • 84.0 mm (3.31") maximum width,
  • 23.0 mm (0.91) height
  • OUTPUT CONNECTOR TB5M-type
  • CABLE 7.6 m (25.0') long, 3.2 mm (0.13") diameter, 5-conductor shielded cable (2 conductors under shield; 3 control wires outside shield); TA5F-type connector at microphone end, output end stripped and tinned for connection to electronic device
  • OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
  • UE-H hypercardioid (100°)
  • ACCESSORY FURNISHED Soft protective pouch


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