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Audio-Technica Intros Table-Top ES964 Boundary Array Microphone

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Audio-Technica introduced the ES964 boundary array microphone, the latest addition to the brand’s line of Engineered Sound solutions. The company says the table-top ES964—developed for companies concerned about audio quality for small-group online conferences and considering installing or expanding shared or permanent conference spaces—provides audio for multi-person video conference environments.

Audio-Technica says the ES964 employs one omnidirectional capsule and two bidirectional capsules. When combined with an Audio-Technica digital SmartMixer, the ES964 offers directional sound capture via its virtual hypercardioid and cardioid pickups, providing speaker-focused sound capture within a 360-degree radius for clarity difficult to achieve with standard omnidirectional microphones. The ES964 is also compatible with a range of other open architecture DSPs. According to the company, multiple and simultaneous settings can be configured to suit the seating positions of conference participants.

The microphone’s LED ring (programmable with seven different colors) provides an immediate indication of the microphone’s mute status (visible in all directions). Audio-Technica says three MUTE touch switches on the array housing allow for quick and intuitive mute/unmute switching operation. In addition, Touch On/Touch Off, Touch to Talk, Touch to Mute and Local, Remote and LED Remote switches are provided on the main unit, allowing users to specify the optimal mute settings for their particular needs.

The company says the ES964 is compatible with 20 to 52 V DC phantom power supplies. Additionally, it features UniGuard proprietary shielding technology that protects the audio signals from radio frequency interference (RFI). Its space-saving design features a small 88 mm (3.5-inch) diameter and 22 mm (0.87-inch) height. It can be fixed to a table with a dedicated jig or with general-purpose screws. According to the Audio-Technica, it comes standard with two dedicated RJ45 breakout cables necessary for connecting to a mixer.

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