— These mics’ ultra-compact design enables extra-inconspicuous tabletop, ceiling and wall mounting for conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications —

Stow, OH, March 16, 2021 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has introduced two new miniature, space-saving boundary microphones: the ES945O/TB3 omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and the ES947C/TB3 cardioid condenser boundary microphone. Like their larger counterparts (ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR, also recently introduced), these mics are suitable for conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications, but the ultra-compact design enables highly inconspicuous tabletop, ceiling and wall mounting.

The omnidirectional ES945O/TB3 and cardioid ES947C/TB3 are great choices for installations with limited space or where a very clean, inconspicuous look is desired. These mics give users the same clear, highly intelligible audio of their larger siblings, mounting unobtrusively in a variety of tight spaces and protected by a rugged all-metal case with a two-layer steel mesh grille. The microphones’ polar patterns afford a 360° (ES945O/TB3) and 120° (ES947C/TB3) pickup angle, respectively, while A-T’s proprietary UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology provides outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI).

The ES945O/TB3 and ES947C/TB3 are equipped with a self-contained power module with a TB3M (mini-XLR) output connector, eliminating the need for an external power module. They also come with a TA3F-to-XLR cable, allowing for installation with standard XLR inputs. The microphones are available in black (ES945O/TB3 and ES947C/TB3) and white (ES945WO/TB3 and ES947WC/TB3), and come with a pair of rubber isolators for mechanical isolation from the mounting surface.

ES945O/TB3 and ES947C/TB3 features:

• Designed for surface-mount applications such as conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications
• Low-profile element provides uniform polar patterns affords a 360° (ES945O/TB3 omnidirectional) and 120° (ES947C/TB3 cardioid) pickup angle, respectively
• Miniature, space-saving design enables highly inconspicuous tabletop, ceiling and wall mounting
• Self-contained power module with TB3M (mini-XLR) output connector
• Includes a TA3F-to-XLR cable for use with standard XLR inputs
• Rugged all-metal case with a two-layer steel mesh grille
• Rubber Isolators provide mechanical dampening of mounting-surface vibration
• Requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power
• UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
• Available in two colors: black (ES945O/TB3 and ES947C/TB3) and white (ES945WO/TB3 and ES947WC/TB3)
• RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

Audio-Technica’s new ES945O/TB3 and ES947C/TB3 are now available with U.S. MSRP pricing as follows:

ES945O/TB3 (black) or ES945WO/TB3 (white): $199.00

Photo caption: Pictured L-R: Audio-Technica ES945O/TB3 omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and the ES947C/TB3 cardioid condenser boundary microphone

Celebrating over 50 years of audio excellence worldwide, Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and turntables for the audio industry.

—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact Jamie Bobek, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224. Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web: www.audio-technica.com

— For further information regarding product availability and pricing in Europe, contact Rebecca Ward (press@audio-technica.co.uk).