ATND971
Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone with Dante™ Network Output
Features
• Connects directly to network via Ethernet cable - no soldering or additional
cable required
• Integrated user switch controls talk/mute in Local mode and triggers Dante-
enabled devices in Remote mode
• Local or remote control of gain, low-cut UniSteep® filter and red/green LED
status indicator
• Powered by network PoE
• Scalable across Dante’s 512 bidirectional audio channels
• Touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch
• UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio
frequency interference (RFI)
• UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound
pickup without affecting voice quality
• Available interchangeable elements permit angle of acceptance from 100° to
360°
• Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicone foam bottom pads minimize coupling
of surface vibration to the microphone
Description
The ATND971 is a Dante-enabled, wide-range condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is designed
for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, conferencing, distance learning and other
demanding sound pickup applications.
The microphone features a touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch with integral red/green LED status indicator.
In Local mode the user switch mutes and unmutes the microphone. It can be set to toggle between live and muted
audio (toggle on/off), to permit live audio only while the switch is pressed (press to talk), or to mute the audio
while the switch is pressed (press to mute). In Remote mode the user switch can be used to trigger functions on
compatible Dante-enabled devices, such as a video camera’s pan/tilt or a room’s lighting preset. While in Remote
mode the microphone’s audio output is controlled remotely.
The audio output of the ATND971 can be routed using Audinate’s Dante Controller, which is available for download
at the Audinate website (www.audinate.com). The site also provides Dante routing and software instructions.
The microphone is equipped with UniGuard
®
RFI-shielding technology, which offers outstanding rejection of radio
frequency interference (RFI).
The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern provides a 120° angle of acceptance (cardioid in hemisphere above
mounting surface). Additional interchangeable elements with omnidirectional (360°) and hypercardioid (100°) pickup
patterns are available.
Operation and Maintenance
The ATND971 is powered by network PoE. The electronics in the microphone take up
to 30 seconds to stabilize after power is applied.
The microphone should be placed on a at, unobstructed mounting surface, with the
front of the microphone facing the sound source. The sound source should not be
below, or higher than 60° above, the plane of the mounting surface.
The microphone features a touch-sensitive user switch with integral red/green LED status indicator. The user switch
has four Local settings that can be chosen by pressing the button beneath “SWITCH FUNCTION” and “DEFAULT
MODE.” The default setting is TOGGLE ON/OFF. Press the button once to change setting to TOGGLE ON/OFF. In both
settings the user switch will toggle between mute and unmute – the only difference is the status of the audio when
the microphone is turned on. Press the button a second time to select MOM. ON (momentary on), wherein the audio
will be on only while the user switch is being pressed (press to talk). Press the button a third time to select MOM.
OFF (momentary off), wherein the audio will be muted while the user switch is being pressed. Press the button a
fourth time to cycle the setting back to the default. The “SWITCH FUNCTION” and “DEFAULT MODE” LEDs will
illuminate red or green to indicate the current setting.
Turn the low-cut UniSteep
®
lter on and off by pressing the button beneath “LOW CUT” on the bottom of the
microphone. The lter is off by default. The LED above “LOW CUT” illuminates red when the lter is off, green when
it is on.
There are three input gain levels that can be selected: +30 dB (for loudest voices), +40 dB and +50 dB (for softest
voices). To adjust the gain level, press the button beneath “GAIN” on the bottom of the microphone. Pressing the
button once changes the level from +30 dB to +40 dB, pressing it again changes the level to +50 dB and pressing a
third time returns the level to +30 dB. The LED above “GAIN” illuminates green for +30 dB, orange for +40 dB and
red for +50 dB.
To lock the Local settings, press and hold the button beneath “LOCK” on the bottom of the microphone. Press and
hold again to unlock settings. The LED above “LOCK” will illuminate red when locked and remain unlit when not
locked. If a setting button is pressed while the lock is on, the LOCK LED will blink.
All LEDs on the bottom of the microphone will turn off seven seconds after the last button is pressed. Pressing any
button will cause the LEDs to relight.
Specifications
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 radio 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Power requirements PoE IEEE802.3af standard
Power consumption 1.5W
Switches Local Mode:
Touch-sensitive capacitive type user switch function:
toggle (mute on power up), toggle (talk on power up),
momentary on, momentary off;
Low-cut lter: at, roll-off; Gain: +30 dB, +40 dB, +50 dB
Remote Mode:
Low-cut and Gain via third-party software*
Weight 393 g
Dimensions 110.0 mm (L), 89.5 mm (W), 35.8 mm (H)
Output connector RJ45
Dante network Physical level: standard Ethernet
Connector: single RJ45
Cable quality: Shielded CAT5 or CAT6 recommended
Transmission speed: 100 Mbps
Optional interchangeable elements UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
UE-H hypercardioid (100°)
Accessory furnished Soft protective pouch
frequency response: 30–20,000 Hz
polar pattern
Frequency in Hertz
LEGEND
Response in dB
12" or more on axis
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
FORM No. ATGC-L0326-15-E
Machida • Tokyo • Japan
To return the microphone to its default Local settings, press the GAIN and LOW CUT buttons simultaneously.
The microphone can also be controlled remotely via third-party software.* When this software is used it will
override local control, causing the audio to remain on and the red/green LED status indicator, low-cut lter and input
gain level to be controlled remotely. In Remote mode the microphone’s user switch can be programmed to trigger
functions on compatible Dante-enabled devices. When in remote mode the Remote LED is illuminated.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 43° C for extended periods.
Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.
User Switch Settings and Functions in Local Mode
CONTROL
User Switch Mode SWITCH FUNCTION
LED Color
DEFAULT MODE
LED Color
Default Toggle
(mute on power up)
Green Red
1st Press Toggle
(talk on power up)
Green Green
2nd Press Press to Talk Red Red
3rd Press Press to Mute Red Green
Roll-off
110 mm
DANTE/PoE
89.5 mm
35.8 mm
network microphones