Audio Technica ATND971a

A simple Ethernet connection allows the Network Microphone to communicate across an existing network of Dante-enabled devices and, with the mic's integrated, programmable user switch, control any of those devices at the push of a button.

Dante networking technology has become the standard in the professional audio industry. A true plug-and-play solution, Dante uses standard Internet protocols to distribute digital audio and control data with very low latency. Network Microphones exploit Dante's advantages to provide a powerful audio solution that's easy to implement, use and expand.

A perfect fit for boardrooms and other meeting spaces, Network Microphones feature simple, inexpensive Ethernet connectivity, outstanding sound quality, a Red/Green LED status indicator and an integrated user switch to control anything from triggering a video camera pan/tilt to a room's lighting preset and much more. And since Dante can support up to 512 bidirectional audio channels, Network Microphones offer an easily scalable solution.

A true audio/IT convergence, the ATND971a boundary mic not only delivers the superior audio you would expect from Audio-Technica, with outstanding speech intelligibility and transparent sound quality, but it also transmits control data to communicate across a network of Dante-enabled devices. The integrated programmable user switch allows users to trigger a video camera's pan/tilt, recall lighting presets or control anything else on the network at the push of a button. And with a Red/Green LED the microphone can visually convey mute status, incoming phone calls or other creative visual effects utilizing a control system. The microphone plugs into the network via Ethernet cable - easy to install and operate.

This latest "a" version also offers plug-and-play compatibility with AES67 networks, including those that utilize Livewire, RAVENNA and Q-LAN AoIP technologies, and increases the Dante Domain Manager features, adding role-based security, cross-subnet routing, SNMP alerts and more.

• A digital Ethernet mic with Dante capabilities - an Audio-Technica innovation

• Connects directly to network via Ethernet cable - no need for expensive audio cable or soldering

• Integrated switch allows mic to communicate with - and control - other Dante-enabled devices within a network

• Local or remote control of mic gain, low-cut filter and LED indicator

• Red/Green LED indicator

• UniGuard RFI-shielding technology; UniSteep filter

• Powered by network PoE

• Scalable across Dante's 512 bidirectional audio channels

• Plug-and-play compatibility with AES67 networks, including those that utilize Livewire, RAVENNA and Q-LAN AoIP technologies

• Increases Dante Domain Manager features, adding role-based security, cross-subnet routing, SNMP alerts and more

ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

POLAR PATTERN: Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 30-20,000 Hz

LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 117 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

POWER REQUIREMENTS: PoE IEEE802.3af standard (Power consumption 1.5W)

SWITCHES: Local Mode: Touch-sensitive capacitivetype user switch function: toggle (mute

on power up), toggle (talk on power up), momentary on, momentary off; Low-cut filter: flat, roll-off; Gain: +30 dB, +40 dB, +50 dB

Remote Mode: Low-cut and Gain via third-party software*

WEIGHT (MICROPHONE): 393 g (13.8 oz)

DIMENSIONS: 110.0 mm (4.33") maximum length,

89.5 mm (3.52") maximum width,

35.8 mm (1.41") maximum height

OUTPUT CONNECTOR: RJ45

OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS: UE-O omnidirectional (360)

UE-H hypercardioid (100)

ACCESSORY FURNISHED: Soft protective pouch