— These mics feature RGB LED status indication lights and a capacitive-type user switch that enables muting of the microphone, making them especially ideal for conferencing —

Stow, OH, May 6, 2021 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has introduced four new condenser boundary microphones: the ES945O/FM3 omnidirectional, ES947C/FM3 cardioid, ES945O/FM5 omnidirectional and ES947C/FM5 cardioid condenser boundary microphone. These mics feature a capacitive-type user switch that enables muting of the microphone – making them especially ideal for conferencing applications. The FM3 models replace the existing ES945/LED and ES947/LED and feature local muting, while the FM5 models represent an entirely new product for Audio-Technica with an advanced feature set offering remote muting and control.

The omnidirectional ES945O/FM3 and cardioid ES947C/FM3 feature a 3-pin XLR output connector. Designed for clear, highly intelligible conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications, the ES945O/FM3 and ES947C/FM3 mount unobtrusively in tabletops or panels, but include a highly visible two-state RGB LED ring (7 selectable colors + OFF) to indicate mute status. The microphones’ polar patterns provide 360° (ES945O/FM3) and 120° (ES947C/FM3) coverage, respectively. A rugged all-metal case with a two-layer steel mesh grille protects the microphone element, while A-T’s proprietary UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology provides outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). Both mics are equipped with a self-contained power module, eliminating the need for an external one, and come with a pair of rubber isolators for mechanical isolation from the mounting surface.

The omnidirectional ES945O/FM5 and cardioid ES947C/FM5 have a similar feature set to the “FM3” models but offer remote muting and control, as well as a 5-pin XLR output connector. Additionally, with the “FM5” models, not only can the switch be configured for remote muting and/or external contact closure, but it can also be set up to trigger an external device, such as a camera or the room’s lighting.

ES945O/FM3, ES947C/FM3, ES945O/FM5 and ES947C/FM5 features:

• Designed for surface-mount applications such as conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications
• Capacitive touch switch enables muting of the microphone (local muting for FM3, remote muting for FM5)
• “FM5” units only: Logic I/O capability permits remote muting and control of remote devices from each mic’s touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch
• Highly visible two-state RGB LED ring (7 selectable colors + OFF) indicates mute status
• Low-profile element provides uniform polar patterns with 360° (ES945O/FM3 and ES945O/FM5) and 120° (ES947C/FM3 and ES947C/FM5) acceptance angles, respectively
• Mount unobtrusively in tabletops and panels
• Self-contained power module with 3-pin (“FM3” models) or 5-pin (“FM5” models) XLR output connector
• Rugged all-metal case with a two-layer steel mesh 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)
• RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

The ES945O/FM3 and ES947C/FM3 boundary microphones will be available summer 2021 with U.S. MSRP pricing as follows:

ES945O/FM3: $263.00

ES947C/FM3: $263.00

Audio-Technica’s new ES945O/FM5 and ES947C/FM5, condenser boundary microphones are now available with U.S. MSRP pricing as follows:

ES945O/FM5: $279.00

ES947C/FM5: $279.00

Photo 1: Pictured L-R, top row: Audio-Technica ES945O/FM3 omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone (with 3-pin connector) and ES945O/FM5 omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone (with 5-pin connector); bottom rows: various assignable colors for ES945O and ES947C FM models.

Celebrating over 50 years of audio excellence worldwide, Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and turntables for the audio industry.

—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact Jamie Bobek, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224. Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web: www.audio-technica.com

— For further information regarding product availability and pricing in Europe, contact Rebecca Ward (press@audio-technica.co.uk).