ES973 Handheld Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

The new Engineered Sound. Contractor-exclusive innovations for every acoustical challenge. And safe haven from RFI.

The ES973 is a high-quality hypercardioid condenser designed for use as a handheld, stand or lectern vocal microphone. The microphone’s rugged housing contains all electronics; it is equipped with an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter and a switchable 10 dB pad. The microphone offers unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference thanks to Audio-Technica’s UniGuard® innovations. Optional interchangeable elements are available for coverage from 100° to 360°.

Designed for quality sound reinforcement with smooth, accurate audio reproduction in handheld and fixed-mount applications

Uniform hypercardioid polar pattern with 100º acceptance angle

Available interchangeable elements permit angle of acceptance from 100º to 360º

High sensitivity and high SPL capability

Rugged design and construction for reliable performance

Requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power

UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)

Integral 80 Hz UniSteep® filter and 10 dB pad

RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENT	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN	Hypercardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	70-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF	80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	-41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE	200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	155 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	131 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS	11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
SWITCHES	Flat, roll-off; -10 dB pad
WEIGHT	160 g (5.6 oz)
DIMENSIONS	156.7 mm (6.17") long, 37.7 mm (1.48") head diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS	UE-O omnidirectional (360°) UE-C cardioid (120°)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8”-27 threaded stands; AT8122 foam windscreen; protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	S2