Audio-Technica has upgraded its entire line of Network Microphones and Devices, offering new AES67-compatible “a”-designated versions of all its previous models. These updated models include the ATND971a boundary microphone, ATND8677a microphone desk stand, ATND8734a power module, ATND931a gooseneck microphone and ATND933a hanging ceiling-mount microphone.

These new Network Microphones and Devices are designed for audio-over-IP interoperability, connecting directly to any AES67-compliant network, including those that utilize Livewire, RAVENNA and Q-LAN AoIP technologies. Otherwise, these microphones and devices function as before, providing the same talk/mute, gain, low-cut filter and LED controls as their predecessors and retaining their ability to transmit control data over Dante networks. In addition, the latest firmware increases the Dante Domain Manager features, adding role-based security, cross-subnet routing, SNMP alerts and more. With increased connectivity for audio streams and expanded Dante features, these new Network Microphones and Devices give users plug-and-play access to nearly any AoIP system.

Network Microphone Model numbers and product names are:

• ATND971a Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone with Dante Network Output (AES67 compatible)
• ATND8677a Microphone Desk Stand with Dante Network Output (AES67 compatible)
• ATND8734a Power Module with Dante Network Output (AES67 compatible)
• ATND931aC Cardioid Condenser Gooseneck Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND931aH Hypercardioid Condenser Gooseneck Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND931aML MicroLine® Condenser Gooseneck Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND931aWC Cardioid Condenser Gooseneck Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND931aWH Hypercardioid Condenser Gooseneck Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND931aWML MicroLine Condenser Gooseneck Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND933aC Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND933aH Hypercardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND933aML MicroLine Condenser Hanging Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatibl
• ATND933aWC Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND933aWH Hypercardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)
• ATND933aWML MicroLine Condenser Hanging Microphone with Dante Network Output Power Module (AES67 compatible)

Audio-Technica’s new AES67-compatible “a”-designated versions of its network microphones and devices will be available August 2018. All fo them are here.