Audio Technica ARTIST Series User Manual

User Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using the product, read through the user
manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly.
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■ Features
• Ideal for drummers, keyboard players or anyone requiring hands-free operation
• Comfortable, unobtrusive headband design with side-of-mouth pickup
• Belt-mounted power module operates on battery or phantom power
• Cardioid polar pattern improving isolation of desired sound source
• Rugged design and construction for reliable performance
• ATM73a wired version's power module (AT8531) includes a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter
minimizes pickup of undesired low-frequency sounds
• Wireless version equipped with cW-style locking or cH-style screw-down 4-pin termination
for Audio-Technica wireless systems
■ Notes on use
ATM73a wired version includes a power module AT8531 that requires 11V to 52V DC
phantom power, or a 1.5V AA battery for operation. A battery need not be in place for
phantom power operation. The output of the power module is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.
An integral 80Hz high-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a
low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise
(such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled
vibrations.
ATM73cW and ATM73cH wireless versions do not contain power module and includes
clothing clip and metal-frame pop filter only. 1.4 m cable terminated with locking 4-pin
connector. The connector is also compatible with Audio-Technica cW and cH type
body-pack transmitters.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 43°C
for extended periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.
■ Safety precaution
Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in
an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.
■Cautions for the product
• Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
• Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
• Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or
dusty place.
■ Connection procedure
Connect the output terminals of AT8531 power module to a device that has a microphone
input (balanced input) compatible with a phantom power supply. The output connector is
an XLRM-type with polarity as shown in the figure below.
Output terminals
PIN1 (ground) PIN2 (hot)
PIN3
(cold)
Cardioid Condenser Headword Microphones ATM73a / ATM73cW / ATM73cH
This product requires 48 V
DC phantom power.
■ Specifications
Element
Polar pattern
Frequency response
Low Frequency response
Open circuit sensitivity
Impedance
Maximum input sound level
Dynamic range (typical)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Phantom power requirements
Battery Type
Battery Current / Life
Switch
Weight
Dimensions
Output connector
Cable
Included accessories
AT8531
• 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm 2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
* Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
For product improvement, the product is sublect to modification without notice.
■Polar pattern ■Frequency response
0°
30°
330°
300° 60°
270° 90°
240° 120°
210° 150°
180°
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
■Cable Terminations
ATM73cW – Terminated with locking 4-pin connector for use with A-T UniPak
4
1
Pin 1
3
2
Function Ground / Shield Instrument
Wire Colour Copper Wire
ATM73cH – Terminated with locking 4-pin connector for use with A-T cH body-pack transmitters
4 1 Pin 1
Function Ground / Shield Instrument
Wire Colour Copper Wire
3
2
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Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Cardioid
40 - 15,000 Hz
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave (wired only)
Phantom: -55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Battery: -56 dB (1.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Phantom: 200 ohms
Battery: 270 ohms
Phantom: 146 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Battery: 132 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Phantom: 111 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Battery: 97 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
59 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
11-52 V DC, 2 mA typical (wired only)
1.5V AA (wired only)
0.4 mA / 1200 hours (wired only) (alkaline)
Flat, roll-off (wired only)
Microphone: 31 g
Power module (wired only): 139 g
Microphone: 10.0 mm diameter
Headset: 165.0 mm nominal at widest point, 67.0 mm boom
Power module: 84.0 mm (H), 63.0 mm (W), 22.0 mm (D)
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type (Power module)
1.4 m long (permanently attached to microphone),
2.6 mm diameter, 2-conductor shielded cable
(termination dependent)
AT8125 windscreen; AT8128 windscreen;
(wired only) - AT8531 power module (ATM73a)
AT8125 AT8128
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10 100 1k 10k
Frequency in Hertz
LEGEND
0°, 50cm
Roll-off
®
body-pack transmitters
Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4
Mic Audio Blas + In
Jumper to Pin 1 Yellow Red
Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4
Mic Audio Blas + In
Jumper to Pin 1 Yellow Red
12-NOV--2020 Form No.ATGC-L0380-20
10 dB
100k