Audio-Technica has bridged the gap between audio and IT with the first wired microphones that transmit audio and control data together over the Dante network protocol. A simple Ethernet connection allows the Network Microphone to communicate across an existing network of Dante-enabled devices and, with the mic’s integrated, programmable user switch, control any of those devices at the push of a button.

Dante networking technology has become the standard in the professional audio industry. A true plug-and-play solution, Dante uses standard Internet protocols to distribute digital audio and control data with very low latency. Network Microphones exploit Dante’s advantages to provide a powerful audio solution that’s easy to implement, use and expand.

A perfect fit for boardrooms and other meeting spaces, Network Microphones feature simple, inexpensive Ethernet connectivity, outstanding sound quality, a Red/Green LED status indicator and an integrated user switch to control anything from triggering a video camera pan/tilt to a room’s lighting preset and much more. And since Dante can support up to 512 bidirectional audio channels, Network Microphones offer an easily scalable solution.

A true audio/IT convergence, the ATND971 boundary mic not only delivers the superior audio you would expect from Audio-Technica, with outstanding speech intelligibility and transparent sound quality, but it also transmits control data to communicate across a network of Dante enabled devices. The integrated programmable user switch allows users to trigger a video camera’s pan/tilt, recall lighting presets or control anything else on the network at the push of a button. And with a Red/Green LED the microphone can visually convey mute status, incoming phone calls or other creative visual effects utilizing a control system. The microphone plugs into the network via Ethernet cable – easy to install and operate.

Dante™ is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.

A digital Ethernet mic with Dante capabilities – an Audio-Technica innovation

Connects directly to network via Ethernet cable – no need for expensive audio cable or soldering

Integrated switch allows mic to communicate with – and control – other Dante enabled devices within a network

Local or remote control of mic gain, low cut filter and LED indicator

Red/Green LED indicator

UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology; UniSteep® filter

Powered by network PoE

Scalable across Dante’s 512 bidirectional audio channels

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
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 117 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
POWER REQUIREMENTS PoE IEEE802.3af standard (Power consumption 1.5W)
SWITCHES Local Mode: Touch sensitive capacitivetype user switch function: toggle (mute
on power up), toggle (talk on power up), momentary on, momentary off; Low cut filter: flat, roll-off; Gain: +30 dB, +40 dB, +50 dB
Remote Mode: Low cut and Gain via third party software*
WEIGHT (MICROPHONE) 393 g
DIMENSIONS 110.0 mm maximum length, 89.5 mm maximum width, 35.8 mm maximum height
OUTPUT CONNECTOR RJ45
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS UE-O omnidirectional (360°) UE-H hypercardioid (100°)
ACCESSORY FURNISHED Soft protective pouch