
The Audio-Technica ESE-C is a specialized cardioid microphone element designed for integration with selected microphones in the Engineered Sound series. This component serves as a modular solution for professional audio installations requiring specific directional characteristics.
The ESE-C features a cardioid polar pattern that optimizes sound capture by focusing on the source directly in front of the element. With a 120-degree pickup pattern, this element effectively rejects off-axis noise and minimizes feedback. This controlled capture area ensures clear audio reproduction in environments with challenging acoustics.
Audio-Technica designed the ESE-C Cardioid Microphone Element to function exclusively with compatible models within the Engineered Sound product line. This compatibility allows users to modify or maintain their existing microphone hardware with a genuine replacement element that meets original equipment manufacturer standards.
This microphone element is suitable for permanent installations where speech intelligibility and directional control are paramount. The ESE-C provides a reliable solution for tailoring the performance of Engineered Sound microphones to the specific needs of a venue or application.
| Output Connector Type | Proprietary screw-on (for ES series microphones) |
| Construction Material | Metal alloy |
| Diaphragm Size | Small |
| Humidity Range | 20% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 130 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 60 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| Microphone Type | Condenser (Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized) |
| Frequency Response | 70 Hz - 16,000 Hz |
| Transducer Principle | Pressure gradient |
| Finish | Matte Black |
| Self Noise | 34 dB SPL |
| Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Mounting Type | Threaded (interchangeable) |
| Dynamic Range | 106 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Directionality | Unidirectional |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | -38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Pickup Angle | 120 degrees |
| Compatibility | Audio-Technica Engineered Sound series microphones (e.g., ES915, ES931, ES933, ES945, ES947) |
| Impedance | 200 ohms |
| Power Consumption | 2 mA |
| Application | Speech, Vocal, Conferencing, Podiums |
| Length | 2 In. |
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| Width | 2 In. |
| Height | 1 In. |
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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