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CardioidAudio-Technica ES917S/C

MSRP: $360 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Description

This highly intelligible and versatile gooseneck condenser delivers dependable performance in challenging environments. Its small-diameter, alternating gooseneck design provides flexible positioning while maintaining a well-contoured appearance. The mic's low-profile element provides uniform cardioid polar pattern with 120º acceptance angle. It is equipped with a recessed switch that permits low-end roll-off for reduction of low-frequency ambient background noise and a mute switch with an LED that lights when the mic is on.

  • Designed for quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television and other demanding sound pickup applications
  • Mute switch in base lights to indicate operational status of the microphone
  • Low-profile element provides uniform cardioid polar pattern with 120º acceptance angle
  • Plugs into any standard XLRF-type connector, or direct mounts to 5/8"-27 stands using included thread-mount adapter
  • Included shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through the mounting surface
  • Available interchangeable elements permit angle of acceptance from 90º to 360º
  • Small-diameter, alternating gooseneck design permits highly flexible positioning

The Audio-Technica ES917S/C is also known as: ES917SC, ES917S-C.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (30-20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 250 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 138 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
109g (3.84oz) 443mm (17.44'') n/a
    Power Specifications
    • Requires Phantom Power
    • Phantom voltage: 11-52V DC, 4 mA typicalv

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