Audio Technica PRO 8HEx Specifications

PRO 8HEx
Hypercardioid Dynamic Headworn Microphone
Features
• Ideal for drummers, keyboard players, guitarists or anyone
requiring hands-free operation
• High-ENERGY neodymium element for articulate vocal
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reproduction
• Low-visibility headband provides stable, comfortable fit
• Pivot-mounted flexible mic boom descends from left or right side
• Hypercardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound
source
• Rugged design and construction for reliable performance
• Also available in a wireless model, PRO 8HEcW
PRO 8HEx Description
The PRO 8HEx is a headworn dynamic microphone with a hypercardioid
polar pattern. It is designed for use by performing musicians and others
who require professional-quality vocal pickup with hands-free operation.
The microphone's hypercardioid polar pattern provides a 100° angle of
acceptance.
The microphone includes a 2.2 m (7 .2') permanently attached miniature
cable terminated with a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.
The microphone comes equipped with a cable clip, a large windscreen
and a small windscreen.
PRO 8HEcW Description
The microphone is also available in a wireless model, the PRO 8HEcW. The
PRO 8HEcW includes a 1.4 m (55") permanently attached miniature cable
terminated with a locking 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica
UniPak body-pack transmitters. The PRO 8HEcW dimensions, polar
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pattern and included large windscreen are identical to those of the
PRO 8HEx.
Operation and Maintenance
Output 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.
For maximum stability and minimum visibility, the headband should be
worn around the back of the head, with each cushioned support pad
resting on the temple in front of the ear. The cable should remain clipped
to the headband, with some slack at the boom connection. The headset
is designed so the microphone descends from the left or right side.
After use in high-moisture applications, such as aerobics instruction,
on-stage performing, etc., remove the foam screen, wipe off the headset
with a towel and permit them to air-dry. (Do not store in a closed space,
such as a plastic bag, until all moisture has evaporated.)
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.
Architect's and Engineer's Specifications
The microphone shall be a moving coil dynamic designed for headworn
use. It shall have a hypercardioid polar pattern with a uniform 100°
angle of acceptance and a frequency response of 200 Hz to 18,000 Hz.
Nominal open-circuit output voltage shall be 1.7 mV at 1 V, 1 Pascal.
Output shall be low impedance balanced (600 ohms).
The microphone shall have a 2.2 m (7 .2') permanently attached miniature
cable, terminating in a 3-pin XLRM-type output connector.
The microphone shall be a headworn design with an element diameter of
20.4 mm (0.80"). Weight shall be 60 grams (2.1 oz). The microphone shall
include a cable clip, a large windscreen and a small windscreen.
The microphone shall also be available in a wireless model with a
1.4 m (55") permanently attached miniature cable terminated with a
locking 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica UniPak
transmitters. The wireless model dimensions, polar pattern and included
large windscreen shall be identical to those of the wired model.
The Audio-Technica PRO 8HEx [PRO 8HEcW-wireless] is specified.
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