Product Information
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■ Features
• Designed for surface-mount applications such as conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding
sound pickup applications
• Low-profile element provides uniform omnidirectional polar pattern with 360° acceptance angle
• Miniature, space-saving design enables highly inconspicuous tabletop, ceiling and wall mounting
• Self-contained power module with TB3M (mini-XLR) output connector
• Includes a TA3F-to-XLR cable for use with standard XLR inputs
• Rugged all-metal case with a two-layer perforated grille
• Rubber Isolators provide mechanical dampening of mounting-surface vibration
• Requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power
• UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
■ Description
ES945O/TB3 omnidirectional boundary microphone is an even smaller footprint and a great choice for
installations with limited space or where a very clean, inconspicuous look is desired. The miniature size also
gives you the same clear, highly intelligible audio of its larger sibling, mounting unobtrusively in tabletops,
ceilings or panels for conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications.
Protected by a rugged all-metal case with a two-layer steel mesh grille, the microphone's omnidirectional polar
pattern affords a 360° pickup angle, while its UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology provides outstanding
rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI).
The ES945O/TB3 is equipped with a self-contained power module with a TB3M (mini-XLR) output connector,
eliminating the need for an external power module. The power module can be powered from any external 11V
to 52V DC phantom power supply. It also comes with a TA3F-to-XLR cable, allowing for installation with
standard XLR inputs. The microphone is black colour, and comes with a pair of rubber isolators for optional
mechanical isolation from the mounting surface.
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 the microphone cable to a device that has a microphone input
(balanced input) compatible with a phantom power supply. The cable connector is an XLRM-type
with polarity as shown in the figure below.
Cable Output terminals
PIN1 (ground)
PIN2 (hot)
PIN3
(cold)
Miniature Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone ES945O/TB3
This product requires 48 V
DC phantom power.
■ Specifications
Element
Polar pattern
Frequency response
Open circuit sensitivity
Impedance
Maximum input sound level
Dynamic range (typical)
Signal-to-noise ratio*
Phantom power requirements
Weight
Dimensions
Output connector
Included accessories
Colour
• 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm
= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
2
* Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
For product improvement, the product is sublect to modification without notice.
■Polar pattern
330°
300°
270°
240°
210°
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
■Frequency response
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10
100
Frequency in Hertz
LEGEND
■Dimensions
Ø 20
Rubber isolators
Nut
(Unit: mm)
M14P=1
Audio-Technica Corporation
2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan
©2017 Audio-Technica Corporation
Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Omnidirectional
60 - 15,000 Hz
-33 dB re 1V at 1 Pa
100 ohms
131 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)
109 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL)
73 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted)
11-52 V DC, 2 mA
31 g
60.5 mm long, 20 mm head diameter
Integral 3-pin TB3M-type
Rubber isolator x 2, Nut,
7.6 m Microphone cable (TA3F, XLRM)
Black
0°
30°
60°
LEGEND
200 Hz
90°
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
120°
150°
180°
10 dB
1k
10k
100k
0°, 50cm
Table/ceiling hole size
Table
When using isolators
When not using isolators
22-FEB-2021
Form No.ATGC-L0404-21
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