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Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone, with power module
Product Description
The ATM73a is a headworn condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is designed for use by performing musicians and others who require professional-quality vocal pickup with hands-free operation. Ideal for drummers, keyboard players, the ATM73a features a comfortable, unobtrusive headband design with side-of-mouth pickup. Its belt-mounted power module operates on battery or phantom power.
- Ideal for drummers, keyboard players, guitarists 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 reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
- Rugged design and construction for reliable performance
- Switchable 80 Hz high-pass lter minimizes pickup of undesired low-frequency sounds
- Also available in two additional versions (without power module) ATM73cW— cable terminated for A-T UniPak® wireless systems ATM73ac—unterminated cable
| Element | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 40 - 15,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | Phantom: -55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa - Battery: -56 dB (1.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedance | Phantom: 200 ohms - Battery: 270 ohms |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | Phantom: 146 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. - Battery: 132 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| Low Frequency Roll Off | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
| Switches | Off, on-flat, on-roll-off |
| Dynamic Range | Phantom: 111 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL - Battery: 97 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 59 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
| Battery Type | 1.5V AA/UM3 |
| Battery Current/Life | 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline) |
| Weight | Microphone: 31 g (1.1 oz) Power module: 139 g (4.9 oz) |
| Dimensions | Microphone: 10.0 mm (0.39") diameter Power module: 84.0 mm (3.31") H x 63.0 mm (2.48") W x 22.0 mm (0.87") D Headset: 165.0 mm (6.49") nominal at widest point, 67.0 mm (2.64") flexible boom |
| Output Connector | Power module: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Cable | 4.6' (1.4 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.10" (2.6 mm) diameter, 2-conductor shielded cable with TA3F-type connector |
| Accessories Included | AT8531 power module ; AT8128 windscreen ; AT8125 windscreen ; battery |
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