Audio Technica ES973 Installation And Operation Manual
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Installation and Operation
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Description
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Supplied as a hypercardioid, the ES973
easily accepts interchangeable elements to
permit selection of angle-of-acceptance
from 100° to 360°. The following optional
elements are available from an authorized
Audio-Technica dealer or the A-T service
department: AT853C-ELE cardioid, AT853OELE omnidirectional, AT853SC-ELE subcardioid.
The rugged housing of the ES973, finished in
low-reflectance black, helps assure consistent
performance and long-term reliability.
The ES973 is a small, wide-range condenser
microphone with a hypercardioid polar
pattern. Designed for use as a handheld vocal
microphone, it is also well suited for lectern
and stand applications. Its relatively small size
makes it unassuming in any situation.The body
of the microphone contains the electronics
and features a 3-pin XLRM-type output
connector. Superior internal shock mounting
eliminates virtually all handling and cable noise.
The ES973 is powered from an external
11-52V DC phantom power supply. Output of
the microphone is balanced low impedance.
Engineered Sound
mic pad or input attenuator switch which may
be used to prevent overload.
The microphone is furnished with an
AT8405 stand clamp which allows the unit to
be used on a desk, lectern, pulpit, etc. Also
furnished is an AT8122 windscreen which
simply slips over the head of the microphone,
effectively reducing wind noise or “popping”
when used extra close.
While a modern condenser microphone
is not unduly sensitive to the environment,
temperature extremes can be harmful.
Exposure to high temperature can result
in gradual and permanent reduction of the
output level. Avoid leaving the microphone in
the open sun or in areas where temperatures
exceed 110° F (43° C) for long periods of
time. Extremely high humidity should also be
avoided.
The ES973 is a completely self-contained
unit with an integral 3-pin XLRM-type output
connector. An external 11-52V DC source is
required to power the unit.
Output is low impedance balanced. The
output connector mates with XLRF-type cable
connectors. The balanced signal appears
across Pins 2 and 3, while the ground (shield)
connection is Pin 1. Output is phased so that
positive acoustic pressure produces positive
voltage at Pin 2, in accordance with industry
convention.
The ES973’s high sensitivity assures useful
output under all miking conditions. It is also
designed to provide distortion-free output
even in very intense sound fields. However,
the microphone’s high output may overload
sensitive electronic input stages. Many preamps, mixers and other electronics include a
The microphone shall be a fixed-charge
condenser designed for handheld or stand
use. It shall have a frequency response of 80
Hz to 15,000 Hz and a hypercardioid polar
pattern with uniform 100° angle of acceptance. It shall be capable of accepting optional
interchangeable elements for additional polar
patterns.
It shall operate from an external 11-52V
DC phantom power source.It shall be capable
of handling sound input levels up to 144 dB
with a dynamic range of 117 dB. Nominal
open-circuit output voltage shall be 8.9 mV at
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Architects and Engineers Specifications
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1 kHz, 1 Pascal. Output shall be low impedance balanced (250 ohms) from an integral
3-pin XLRM connector.
The microphone shall be 6.15" (156.1 mm)
long and have a head diameter of 1.48"
(37.7 mm).Weight shall be 5.4 oz (154 grams).
Finish shall be low-reflectance black. A stand
adapter, slip-on foam windscreen and soft
protective pouch shall be included with the
microphone.
The Audio-Technica ES973 is specified.
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ES973
Hypercardioid Condenser
Handheld/Stand
Microphone
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ES973 Specifications
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Form No.0309-2117-01-B/W P51281-01 © 2002 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
Element Fixed-charge back
plate permanently
polarized condenser
Polar Pattern Hypercardioid
Frequency Response 80-15,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity –41 dB (8.9 mV)
re 1V at 1 Pa
*
Impedance 250 ohms
Maximum Input Sound 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at
Level 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range 117 dB, 1 kHz at
(Typical) Max SPL
Signal-to-noise Ratio167 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
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Phantom Power 11-52V DC, 4 mA
Requirements typical
Weight 5.4 oz (154 grams)
Dimensions 6.15" (156.1 mm)
long, 1.48" (37.7 mm)
head diameter
Output Connector Integral 3-pin
XLRM-type
Accessories Furnished AT8122 foam
windscreen;
AT8405 stand clamp;
protective pouch
Optional AT853C-ELE
Interchangeable cardioid (120°);
Elements AT853O-ELE
omnidirectional
(360°);
AT853SC-ELE
subcardioid (170°)
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In the interest of standards development,A.T.U.S. offers full details
on its test methods to other industry professionals on request.
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1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm2= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
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Typical,A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Dimensions
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Polar Pattern
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SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
210
8 kHz
5 kHz
1 kHz
200 Hz
LEGEND
180
240
270
150
120
90
300
330
0
60
30
0.83"
21.0 mm
6.15"
156.1 mm
37.7 mm
1.48"
One-Year Limited Warranty
Audio-Technica microphones and accessories purchased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of such
defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of equal or
superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other
proof of purchase date.
Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return.
This warranty excludes defects due
to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with instructions. This warranty
is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification.
For return approval and shipping information,
contact the Service Department, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221
Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law,
A.T.U.S. will have no liability for any consequential,
incidental, or special damages; any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose expires
when this warranty expires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.
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Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.
1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
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Frequency Response
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20k
200
12" or more on axis
LEGEND
50
100
2k
Frequency in Hertz
500
1k
5k
10k
Response in dB
10 dB
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