ES973

Common name: Audio-Technica ES973

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

ES973 is a condenser microphone which can be used handheld or on a stand. Supplied as a hypercardioid it can also be fitted with AT853 series capsules that have wider pick-up angles like the  UE-O omnidirectional (360°) or UE-C cardioid (120°).

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
80Hz - 15 kHz
Output Sensitivity
8.9 mV/Pa
Max SPL
144
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
27 dB-A
Output Impedance
250Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
4 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Matte Black
Weight
154 g
Length
156 mm
Min diameter width
21 mm
Max diameter
37.7 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8”-27 threaded stands; AT8122 foam windscreen; protective pouch
Optional