Audio-Technica PRO 61 Datasheet

PRO 61 HYPERCARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

Polar Pattern

200 Hz

LEGEND

5 kHz

1 kHz

8 kHz

240

180

210

270

300

330

150

120

12" or more on axis

10050200

LEGEND

10k

500

20k

Frequency in Hertz

Frequency Response

Response in dB

10 dB

• Premier Pro Series vocal microphone delivers excellent gain before feedback and outstanding stage presence

• Hi-ENERGY

neodymium magnet for improved output and

transient response

• Extended frequency response for optimal vocal reproduction

• Two-stage ball-type screen reduces wind noise and “popping” during close use

• Corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connectors

• Superior internal shock mounting reduces handling noise

PRO 61 SPECIFICATIONS

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ELEMENT Dynamic

POLAR PATTERN Hypercardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 70-16,000 Hz

OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*

IMPEDANCE 300 ohms

WEIGHT (less cable and accessories) 11.8 oz (335 g)

DIMENSIONS 7.56" (192.0 mm) long,

2.07" (52.6 mm) head diameter

OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

CABLE 15.0' (4.5 m) cable with XLRF-type

connector at microphone end, XLRM-type connector at equipment

end

ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8470 Quiet-Flex™stand clamp for

/8"-27 threaded stands;5/8"-27 to

/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft

protective pouch

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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. *1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm Specifications are subject to change without notice.

= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL

• Rugged design and construction for reliable performance

• Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source

Output from the microphone’s XLRM-type connector is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins 2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is “Pin 2 hot” – positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2.

Plug Type Ground Audio “+” Audio “-” XLR Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3

/4" “TRS” Sleeve Tip Ring

/4" Sleeve Tip Sleeve

To avoid phase cancellation and poor sound, all mic cables must be wired consistently: Pin 1-to-Pin 1, etc. For a high-impedance (Hi-Z) mic input, connect a Lo-Z balanced cable to a Hi-Z matching transformer (A-T CP8201 or equal) at the equipment input.

When using the PRO 61 in settings with a stage monitor speaker, the speaker should be located 135° off axis (45° off the rear of the microphone). This placement, in conjunction with the microphone’s uniform hypercardioid pickup pattern, will virtually eliminate the possibility of undesired audio feedback.

Take care to keep foreign particles from entering the windscreen. An accumulation of iron or steel filings on the diaphragm, and/or foreign material in the windscreen’s mesh surface, can degrade performance.

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