Audio-Technica Expands Microphone Solutions

Audio-Technica has released two new Dants-enabled ceiling-mount microphone solutions at ISE 2017. Also on display for the first time is the company's ATUC-50 digital discussion system.

The ATND931 Dante six-inch gooseneck microphone and ATND933 Dante hanging microphone are available in a number of configurations, including black and white colour options and a selection of three polar pattern; cardioid, hypercardioid and MicroLine. All configurations come standard with the new ATND8734 ceiling-mount power module with Dante network output.

The ATND931 and ATND933 join the ATND8677 Microphone Desk Stand and ATND971 Network Boundary Microphone to transmit both audio and control data using the Dante network protocol. An Ethernet connection allows the microphones – powered by network PoE – to communicate across an existing network of Dante-enabled devices.

The ATND8734 comes with an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter, selectable for a flat response or low-frequency roll-off, as well as a three-position input gain level selector (+30 dB, +40 dB, and +50 dB) and green/red LEDs. All features may be configured and controlled remotely via third-party software.

Also at ISE 2017, Audio-Technica will demonstrate the complete ATUC-50 digital discussion system with the recently introduced ATUC-50INT interpretation unit.

Designed for ease of use in situations where up to three languages are involved, the ATUC-50INT allows interpreters to be in control due to the system's web remote-based conference management software application. The unit's control panel allows selection of headphone volume level as well as the choice of floor or relayed language – and two ATUC-50INTs may be linked to deliver each language for hardware redundancy.

Discussion participants can select between the three interpretation channels on their ATUC-50DU discussion units, or the languages can be transferred to an existing wireless language distribution system via the ATUC-50CU control unit. Multi-language discussion recording is also possible with the ATUC-50CU's onboard four-channel recorder.

The ATUC-50INT has been designed as a solution for bi- and tri-lingual discussions and applications. It carries a recommended pricing of £295.80 / €355 (ex VAT).

Image: ATUC-50INT interpretation unit.

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