The new Engineered Sound. Contractor-exclusive innovations for every acoustical challenge. And safe haven from RFI.
Featuring breakthrough audio and mechanical design innovations, the phantom-powered ES961 offers outstanding speech intelligibility and transparent sound quality for surface-mount applications. The microphone is equipped with a PivotPoint® rotating output connector, UniSteep® filter and UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology. It accepts interchangeable condenser elements—available for boundary microphones in cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. With a heavy die-cast case and silicon foam bottom pads to minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone, the ES961 is equipped with self-contained electronics, eliminating the need for an external power module.
Designed for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording and teleconferencing
PivotPoint® rotating output connector allows cable to exit from either the rear or the bottom of the microphone
Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
Self-contained electronics eliminate need for external power module
Small-diameter UniPoint® capsule near boundary eliminates phase distortion and delivers clear, high-output performance
Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicone foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone
Requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power
Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility
Available in two colors: black (ES961) and white (ES961W)
ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE 200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 134 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 108 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical
SWITCH Flat, roll-off
WEIGHT 262 g (9.2 oz)
DIMENSIONS 108.0 mm long, 84.0 mm maximum width, 23.0 mm height
OUTPUT CONNECTOR TB3M-type
CABLE 7.6 m long, 3.2 mm diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable terminated with TA3F-type and XLRM-type connectors
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS UE-O omnidirectional (360°) UE-H hypercardioid (100°)
ACCESSORY FURNISHED Soft protective pouch
