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Audio-Technica Introduces Three-Element Multidirectional Boundary Microphone At InfoComm

The ES963 is a contractor-exclusive engineered sound boundary mic which provides full and flexible coverage.

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Audio-Technica has expanded its contractor-exclusive Engineered Sound line with the introduction of the ES963 Three-Element Multidirectional Boundary Microphone.

The ES963 is intended for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, conferencing, professional recording, television and other demanding sound pickup applications in the installed sound and sound contracting markets.

The microphone provides full, efficient and flexible coverage of large table areas, giving users a more streamlined mic setup.

Three cardioid condenser elements mounted in the microphone housing are factory set with an angle of 120 degrees between them to provide complete 360-degree coverage (in the hemisphere above mounting surface).

Two positioning levers on the microphone base allow two of the three elements to be reoriented (with no tools or disassembly required) to offer angles of 90/90/180 degrees between elements.

Elements can be powered and used individually or in combination, providing greater flexibility. For example, with two elements powered, the microphone can provide a figure-of-eight polar pattern; with a single element powered, the microphone functions as a standard cardioid boundary microphone.

Four indented recessed pathways on the base of the ES963 enable the user to route the cable as required to accommodate any installation requirements; no tools or disassembly are needed.

The ES963 includes a 7.5-meter (24.6-foot) permanently attached output cable. Its free end is unterminated stripped and tinned pigtails, giving the installer flexibility in interfacing with a variety of equipment.

Small-diameter capsules near the boundary eliminate phase distortion and deliver clear, high-output performance.

The ES963 is equipped with RFI-shielding technology, which offers rejection of radio frequency interference.

The microphone requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power for operation and elements can be powered and used individually, or in any combination. The ES963’s heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicon foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone.

The microphone features a low-profile design and a low-reflectance black finish, and comes equipped with a soft protective pouch. Output is low impedance (Lo-Z balanced).

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