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ES963 Three-Element Multidirectional Boundary Microphone
With three cardioid condenser elements in a single housing, the phantom-powered ES963 offers a remarkably versatile tool for surface-mount installations. Levers on the microphone base allow easy reorientation of two elements to offer 360° or 300° coverage. Since elements can be powered and used individually or in any combination, further flexibility is easily achieved. 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. Installation and repositioning are extremely quick, thanks to four recessed pathways on the base of the microphone that enable the user to route the cable as required to accommodate any installation requirements; no tools or disassembly are needed. The microphone also offers Audio-Technica’s innovative UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology.- Three cardioid condenser elements mounted in a single housing
- Easily reposition two elements (via levers on the microphone base) to offer 360° or 300° coverage; each element can be powered and used individually or in any combination
- Also functions as a stereo boundary microphone
- Provides full, efficient and flexible coverage—fewer microphones required
- Small-diameter capsules near boundary eliminate phase distortion and deliver clear, high-output performance
- Low-frequency attenuation improves sound pickup without affecting voice quality
- Cable routes through any of four recessed pathways on the microphone base (or down for direct feed through a table surface); no tools or disassembly required
- UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
- Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicone foam bottom pad minimizes coupling of surface vibration to the microphone
- Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility
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| ELEMENTS | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| POLAR PATTERN | Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 75-15,000 Hz |
| LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
| OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | –37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| IMPEDANCE | 100 ohms |
| MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | 135 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
| WEIGHT | 162 g (5.7 oz) |
| DIMENSIONS | 85.1 mm (3.35") diameter,
19.5 mm (0.77") height |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Unterminated–stripped and tinned |
| CABLE | 7.5 m (24.6') long (permanently attached to microphone), 3.8 mm (0.15") diameter, 7-conductor shielded cable; unterminated |
| ACCESSORY FURNISHED | Soft protective pouch |
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Three cardioid condenser elements mounted in the microphone housing are factory set with an angle of 120° between them to provide complete 360° coverage. 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° between elements for 300° coverage.
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Does this microphone have a method for permanently mounting to a table top?
The description lists the ability to route the cable straight out the bottom and through a surface, but can the microphone itself be fixed to the surface below? ie. threaded rod and wing nut
7 months ago
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The U841a does have "key-hole slots" on the bottom of the microphone for permanent mounting.Age:Â 25-34
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Stow, OH
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No means by which to permanently mount the microphone either above or below the mounting surface is provided.Age:Â 45-54
User Type:Â Other
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7 months ago
Age:Â 35-44
User Type:Â Live Sound
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1 year, 8 months ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. This would be an excellent microphone for a grand piano. You may want to experiment with placement to find the sound that best meets your need.Age:Â 45-54
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1 year, 8 months ago
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Stow, OH
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Or would that require additional cables?
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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Thank you for your inquiry. There are a couple of things you would have to do to make this work with a computer. First, there are no connectors on this mic (Just bare wire) so you would need to add 3 XLRM connectors. Secondly, you would need A USB or firewire audio interface with at least 3 XLR inputs that provide phantom power. Please note this microphone is only available through our authorized contractors. I suggest using out dealer finder on our web page and find a sound contractor in your area to help with this.Age:Â 45-54
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11 months ago
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Stow, OH
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ES963 : Three-Element Multidirectional Boundary Microphone
ES963 Three-Element Multidirectional Boundary Microphone
