Audio-Technica ES925ML12 Users Manual

ES925ML6/DS5
ES925ML12/DS5
ES925ML15/DS5
ES925ML18/DS5
ES925ML21/DS5
ES925ML24/DS5

User Manual

MICROLINE CONDENSER

MODULAR GOOSENECK MICROPHONE

WITH 5-PIN DESK STAND POWER MODULE

■Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using the product, read through
the user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep
this manual for future reference.

■Features

• Modular microphone system comprised of an ES Series capsule, gooseneck
assembly, and power module.

• RGB LEDs built into both the desk stand power module and gooseneck
assembly indicate the on/off status of the microphone.

• Includes external control function for device control from the capacitive touch
switch.

• The capacitive touch switch can be set to any of three operating modes:
“touch-on/touch-off”, “touch-to-talk” and “touch-to-mute”.

■Safety precautions

Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly
may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions
while using the product.

■Cautions for the product

• Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.

• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.

• Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.

• Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a
hot, humid or dusty place.

■Notes on use

• Do not swing or pull the product. Doing so may cause disconnection or
damage.

• The circuitry in the microphone takes about 30 seconds to stabilize after power
is supplied. You may hear some audio disturbance during startup.

• The connectors are equipped with a special RFI-shielding mechanism. If you
remove or replace the connector, you may adversely affect the microphone’s RFI
immunity. The Audio-Technica Crimp Tool (ATCT) and shield parts are required to
shorten the cable and reinstall the connector while maintaining the RFI immunity.

• Install the microphone on a flat, unobstructed mounting surface. Make sure
that the sound source is not below the mounting surface.

• Depending on the surface finish of a table, the desk stand power module may
leave marks on the table.

• Do not excessively bend the gooseneck assembly, rotate the ends of the
capsule, or pull on them. Doing so may cause disconnection or malfunction.

• The product is a modular system comprised of a microphone element,
gooseneck assembly and power module. Make sure the parts are firmly
attached before use.

• Do not remove the rubber O-ring on the power module connecting part at the
lower section of the gooseneck assembly.

• When attaching parts, remove the black cap on the capsule connecting part
of the gooseneck assembly. Do not remove the silicone part at the end of

the capsule connecting part.

Silicone part

Do not remove

■Switch settings

To reduce low-frequency ambient noise (such as footsteps or air conditioning
noise), room reverberation, and mechanically coupled vibrations as much as
possible, turn on the low-cut filter switch (
module.

1

) on the bottom of the power

■Assembly

1

2

5

3

4

1. • Insert the gooseneck assembly (c) while rotating it into the desk stand
power module (d).

• Tighten until it does not rotate, and use the hex wrench (h) to tighten the
set screw (g) and set the gooseneck assembly in place.

• Connect the capsule (b) to the gooseneck assembly, and attach the
windscreen (a).

* If the parts are not sufficiently tightened together, problems may occur

such as the LED colors of the gooseneck assembly and power module

not matching or sound is not output.

a

■LED color

1 2 3

OFF RED GREEN

4 5 6 7

BLUE

MAGENTA

CYAN WHITE

■Wiring

YELLOW

b

c

g

h

d

2. Connect the included cable to the connector (e) on the reverse side of the
desk stand power module, and pass the cable through the wire slot (f).

SHIELD : GND (PIN1)

YELLOW : HOT (PIN2)

RED : COLD (PIN3)

BLACK : GND (PIN1)

BLUE : CONTACT CLOSURE (PIN5)

WHITE : LED CONTROL (PIN4)

e

f

2

■Switch setting and functions

2 1

6

3, 7

Control

1.

Switch

2.

Function

Action

3.

Contact

4.

closure
status

5.

Audio
status

LED color

6.

LED status

7.

Contact
Closure

GND

MIC

4

3

■Specifications

5020 20k10k5k2k1k500200100

ES925ML6/DS5 ES925ML12/DS5 ES925ML15/DS5 ES925ML18/DS5 ES925ML21/DS5 ES925ML24/DS5

ES925MLx/DS5

Element

Polar pattern

Frequency response

Low frequency roll-o

Open circuit sensitivity

Impedance

Maximum input sound level

Dynamic range

Signal-to-noise ratio

Switches

Phantom power

requirements

Contact closure

Closure input voltage

Maximum permissible

LED control

Active low voltage

Maximum permissible

Maximum permissible

Output connector

Optional interchangeable

Included accessories

power

On-resistance

input power

power

Weight

Dimensions

elements

x = 6/12/15/18/21/24

Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Line + Gradient

30 - 20,000 Hz

80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

-35 dB (17.7mV) (0dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz)

130 ohms

137 dB SPL (1kHz at 1% THD)

114 dB (1kHz at Max SPL)

71 dB (1kHz at 1Pa, A-weighted)

Low cut: on/o;
Switch function: touch on/o, momentary on, momentary o;
Control: local, remote, LED remote

22 - 52 V DC, 8 mA

-0.5 - 5.5 V
200 mW

100 ohms

Active high (+5 V DC) TTL compatible

1.2 V or lower

-0.5 - 5.5 V

200 mW

ES925ML6/DS5: 678.2 g (23.9 oz)
ES925ML12/DS5: 702.2 g (24.8 oz)
ES925ML15/DS5: 707.2 g (24.9 oz)
ES925ML18/DS5: 712.2 g (25.1 oz)
ES925ML21/DS5: 717.2 g (25.3 oz)
ES925ML24/DS5: 722.2 g (25.5 oz)

ES925ML6/DS5: 269.5 mm (10.6“) x 97 mm (3.8“) x 130 mm (5.1“)
ES925ML12/DS5: 377 mm (14.8“) x 97 mm (3.8“) x 130 mm (5.1“)
ES925ML15/DS5: 453.2 mm (17.8“) x 97 mm (3.8“) x 130 mm (5.1“)
ES925ML18/DS5: 529.4 mm (20.8“) x 97 mm (3.8“) x 130 mm (5.1“)
ES925ML21/DS5: 605.6 mm (23.8“) x 97 mm (3.8“) x 130 mm (5.1“)
ES925ML24/DS5: 681.8 mm (26.8“) x 97 mm (3.8“) x 130 mm (5.1“)
(H×W×D)

TB5M-type

ESE-Ca (120°), ESE-Ha (100°), ESE-Oa (360°)

7.6 m (24.9') Microphone cable (TA5F, unterminated),
Windscreen AT8138a,
Set screw (M2×4 mm (0.2“)) 2 pcs., Hex wrench (0.89 mm (0.04“))

■Polar pattern

330˚

300˚

270˚

240˚

210˚

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

180˚

■Frequency response

10dB

Response in dB

Frequency in Hertz

■Dimensions

55.0

61.5

97.0

0˚

30˚

150˚

130.0

ES8766RC (DS5)

60˚

120˚

LEGEND

90˚

LEGEND

30.0

200 Hz

1 kHz

5 kHz

8 kHz

0°, 50cm

0°, 50cm, Low cut

2-M3 P=0.5

φ8.0

605.6

529.4

377.0

453.2

269.5

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681.8

(unit: mm)

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