— Notably, the ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR add IPX4 water resistance, protecting the microphones from splashes of water —

Stow, OH, April 6, 2021 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, announces the availability of the ES945O/XLR omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and ES947C/XLR cardioid condenser boundary microphone – replacing A-T’s popular ES945 and ES947 with these upgraded versions. Notably, the ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR add IPX4 water resistance, protecting the microphones from splashes of water and making them even more ideal conferencing and monitoring solutions for a wide range of applications.

With their low-profile design that mounts unobtrusively in tabletops, ceilings or panels for minimum visibility, the ES945O/XLR omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and ES947C/XLR cardioid condenser boundary microphone provide clear, highly intelligible audio that is perfect for conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications. Protected by a rugged all-metal case with a two-layer perforated grille, the microphones feature polar patterns afford a 360° pickup angle (ES945O/XLR) and 120° pickup angle (ES947C/XLR), respectively, while Audio-Technica’s proprietary UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology provides outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). The microphones’ IPX4 water resistance sets them in a class of their own as boundary mics. Additionally, the ES947C/XLR and has a small front-of-mic indicator to ensure proper orientation for maximum pickup.

The ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR are equipped with a self-contained power module with an XLRM-type output connector, eliminating the need for an external power module. They are available in black (ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR) and white (ES945WO/XLR and ES947WC/XLR), and come with a pair of rubber isolators for mechanical isolation from the mounting surface.

ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR features:

• Designed for surface-mount applications such as conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications
• Low-profile element provides uniform polar pattern with 360° pickup angle (ES945O/XLR) and 120° pickup angle (ES947C/XLR), respectively
• Mount unobtrusively in tabletops, ceilings and panels
• IPX4 water resistance protects the microphones from splashes of water
• Self-contained power module with XLRM-type output connector
• Rugged all-metal case with a two-layer perforated grille
• Rubber isolators provide mechanical dampening of mounting-surface vibration
• Require 11V to 52V DC phantom power
• A-T’s UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
• Available in two colors: black (ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR) and white (ES945WO/XLR and ES947WC/XLR)

These microphones are now available with U.S. MSRP pricing as follows:

ES945O/XLR (black) or ES945WO/XLR (white): $199.00

ES947C/XLR (black) or ES947WC/XLR (white): $199.00

Photo 1: Pictured L-R: Audio-Technica ES945O/XLR omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and ES947C/XLR cardioid condenser boundary microphone

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).