ATND971a Audio-Technica | Audio-Technica

Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone with Dante™ Network Output

ATND971a

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

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

The ATND971a is a Dante-enabled, wide-range condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is designed for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, conferencing, distance learning and other demanding sound pickup applications.

The microphone features a touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch with integral red/green LED status indicator. In Local mode the user switch mutes and unmutes the microphone. It can be set to toggle between live and muted audio (toggle on/off), to permit live audio only while the switch is pressed (press to talk), or to mute the audio while the switch is pressed (press to mute). In Remote mode the user switch can be used to trigger functions on compatible Dante-enabled devices, such as a video camera’s pan/tilt or a room’s lighting preset. While in Remote mode the microphone’s audio output is controlled remotely.

The audio output of the ATND971a can be routed using Audinate’s Dante Controller, which is available for download at the Audinate website (www.audinate.com). The site also provides Dante routing and software instructions.

The microphone is equipped with UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology, which offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI).

The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern provides a 120° angle of acceptance (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface). Additional interchangeable elements with omnidirectional (360°) and hypercardioid (100°) pickup patterns are available.

ATND971a Specifications

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 1Pa

Power Supply

PoE IEEE802.3af standard, 1.5 W

Switch

Local Mode:
Touch-sensitive capacitive type 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*

Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone with Dante™ Network Output

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

ATND971a Specifications

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 1Pa

Power Supply

PoE IEEE802.3af standard, 1.5 W

Switch

Local Mode:
Touch-sensitive capacitive type 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

393 g

Dimensions

110.0 mm (L), 89.5 mm (W), 35.8 mm (H)

Output Connector

RJ45

Network

Dante Network
Physical level: standard Ethernet
Connector: single RJ45
Cable quality: Shielded CAT5E or CAT6 recommended
Transmission speed: 100 Mbps

Optional interchangeable elements

UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
UE-H hypercardioid (100°)

Accessories Furnished

Soft protective pouch

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Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone with Dante™ Network Output

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

ATND971a Specifications

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 1Pa

Power Supply

PoE IEEE802.3af standard, 1.5 W

Switch

Local Mode:Touch-sensitive capacitive type 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 dBRemote Mode:Low-cut and Gain via third-party software*

Weight

393 g

Dimensions

110.0 mm (L), 89.5 mm (W), 35.8 mm (H)

Output Connector

RJ45

Network

Dante NetworkPhysical level: standard EthernetConnector: single RJ45Cable quality: Shielded CAT5E or CAT6 recommendedTransmission speed: 100 Mbps

Optional interchangeable elements

UE-O omnidirectional (360°)UE-H hypercardioid (100°)

Accessories Furnished

Soft protective pouch

Download

Local Mode:
Touch-sensitive capacitive type 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*

Dante Network
Physical level: standard Ethernet
Connector: single RJ45
Cable quality: Shielded CAT5E or CAT6 recommended
Transmission speed: 100 Mbps

UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
UE-H hypercardioid (100°)