Overview

The ES925 is a modular microphone system designed for professional sound reinforcement and other commercial sound applications. It includes a condenser microphone element, gooseneck, and a choice of different power modules, along with windscreen, clamp and shockmount.

All elements are interchangeable with other ES modular microphone components within the range, allowing you to select power module types (XLR, FM3, FM5, DS5), gooseneck lengths (6", 12", 15", 18", 21", 24"), and microphone polar patterns (line + gradient, hypercardioid, cardioid, omnidirectional), to create a product tailored to your exact specifications.

The ES925 microphone’s low-profile element attaches to the small-diameter gooseneck, which offers highly flexible positioning with an unobtrusive appearance. An essential foam windscreen protects against plosives, and the choices of power module offer a solution for any installation.

The low-profile element housing of the XLR power module features a highly visible, single-state RGB LED status indicator that functions seamlessly with ATUC series products and the AT8699R desk stand. It plugs into any standard XLRF-type connector or mounts to 5/8"-27 stands using the optional quick-mount stand adapter.

The 3-pin flush-mount power module is equipped with a capacitive touch switch that enables local muting of the microphone.

The 5-pin flush-mount power module is equipped with a touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch for remote switching options.

The desk stand power module features heavy die-cast construction and no-slip bottom pads to minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone. It is equipped with a touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch with local and remote switching options. Locally, it can be set to any one of three operating modes: “touch-on/touch-off,” “touch-to-talk” and “touch-to-mute.”

To provide enhanced control in conference and boardroom installations, the desk stand power module and 5-pin flush-mount power module can use the unit’s external contact closure allow you to trigger an external device, such as a camera or the lighting, from the switch.

All power module solutions are equipped with Audio-Technica’s proprietary RFI shielding technology that provides unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference, and the desk stand and flush mount options feature a highly visible, two-state RGB LED status indicator in both the power module and the microphone element housing.

The flush mounted options mount neatly in tabletops and come with isolators that provide mechanical dampening of the mounting surface, while the desk stand is equipped with a proprietary filter from Audio-Technica, which provides steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting vocal reproduction quality.

Each element is designed to work harmoniously with other ES925 modular microphone components, allowing you to customise your solution with confidence.

Power Modules

• 3-pin XLR (XLR)
• 3-pin flush-mount (FM3)
• 5-pin flush-mount (FM5)
• 5-pin desk stand (DS5)

Gooseneck Lengths

• 4.85", 9.08", 12.08", 15.08", 18.08", 21.08”

Microphone Polar Patterns

• Line + Gradient (90° acceptance angle)
• Hypercardioid (100° acceptance angle)
• Cardioid (120° acceptance angle)
• Omnidirectional (360° acceptance angle) also available

Features

• Modular microphone system includes a microphone element, gooseneck and power module each interchangeable with components from other ES Modular Microphones
• Designed for professional sound reinforcement and other commercial sound applications
• Interchangeable condenser microphone elements provide full-range, natural sound
• Available interchangeable elements permit angle of acceptance from 90° to 360°
• Small-diameter gooseneck design permits highly flexible positioning
• Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback for line + gradient element
• Proprietary RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
• Available in six lengths

Features XLR Power Module:

• Element housing features a highly visible, single-state RGB LED status indicator that functions seamlessly with ATUC series products and AT8699R desk stand
• XLR: Power module plugs into any standard XLRF-type connector or mounts to 5/8"-27 stands using optional quick-mount stand adapter

Features FM3 Power Module:

• Flush-mount power module and element housing both feature a highly visible, two-state RGB LED status indicator
• Power module with 3-pin XLR output mounts unobtrusively in tabletops
• Capacitive touch switch enables local muting of the microphone

Features FM5 Power Module:

• Flush-mount power module and element housing both feature a highly visible, two-state RGB LED status indicator
• Logic I/O capability permits control of remote devices from the power modules touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch
• Power module with 5-pin XLR output mounts unobtrusively in tabletops

Features DS5 Desk stand:

• Desk stand and element housing both feature a highly visible, two-state RGB LED status indicator
• Logic I/O capability permits control of remote devices from the desk stands touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch
• Heavy die-cast construction and no-slip bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone
• Local/remote switching operation enables independent microphone audio and control output
• Integral low-cut filter provides steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality

Specifications

Microphones

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 140 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range: 112 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 66 dB
• Phantom Power Requirements: FM3, FM5, DS5: 22-52V DC
• XLR: 11-52V DC
• Switches: FM3: LED Color x 2: mic on, mic off FM5: LED Color: mic on, mic off DS5: Activation: on/off; LED Color: mic on, mic off; Switch function: touch on/off, momentary on, momentary off; Control: local, remote, LED remote; Flat, roll-off XLR: LED Color
• Current Consumption: DS5: 7.6 mA
• FM3, FM5: 8 mA
• XLR: 6.7 mA
• Weight: ES925C6/FM5: 109 g (3.8 oz) ES925C12/FM5: 133 g (4.7 oz) ES925C15/FM5: 138 g (4.9 oz) ES925C18/FM5: 143 g (5.0 oz) ES925C21/FM5: 148 g (5.2 oz) ES925C24/FM5: 153 g (5.4 oz) ES925C6/FM3: 110 g (3.9 oz) ES925C12/FM3: 134 g (4.7 oz) ES925C15/FM3: 139 g (4.9 oz) ES925C18/FM3: 144 g (5.1 oz) ES925C21/FM3: 149 g (5.3 oz) ES925C24/FM3: 154 g (5.4 oz) ES925C6/DS5: 674 g (23.8 oz) ES925C12/DS5: 698 g (24.6 oz) ES925C15/DS5: 703 g (24.8 oz) ES925C18/DS5: 708 g (25.0 oz) ES925C21/DS5: 713 g (25.2 oz) ES925C24/DS5: 718 g (25.3 oz) ES925C6/XLR: 102.0 g (3.6 oz) ES925C12/XLR: 126.0 g (4.5 oz) ES925C15/XLR: 131.0 g (4.6 oz) ES925C18/XLR: 136.0 g (4.8 oz) ES925C21/XLR: 141.0 g (5.0 oz) ES925C24/XLR: 146.0 g (5.2 oz)
• Dimensions: ES925C6/FM5: 38.0 mm (1.50") W x 48.0 mm (1.89") D x 207.6 mm (8.17") H ES925C12/FM5: 38.0 mm (1.50") W x 48.0 mm (1.89") D x 315.0 mm (12.40") H ES925C15/FM5: 38.0 mm (1.50") W x 48.0 mm (1.89") D x 391.2 mm (15.40") H ES925C18/FM5: 467.4 mm (18.4“) W x 38 mm (1.5“) D x 48 mm (1.9“) H ES925C6/FM3: 38.0 mm (1.50") W x 48.0 mm (1.89") D x 207.6 mm (8.17") H ES925C12/FM3: 38.0 mm (1.50") W x 48.0 mm (1.89") D x 315.0 mm (12.40") H ES925C15/FM3: 38.0 mm (1.50") W x 48.0 mm (1.89") D x 391.2 mm (15.40") H ES925C18/FM3: 467.4 mm (18.4“) W x 38 mm (1.5“) D x 48 mm (1.9“) H ES925C6/DS5: 97.0 mm (3.82") W x 130.0 mm (5.12") D x 150.6 mm (5.93") H ES925C12/DS5: 97.0 mm (3.82") W x 130.0 mm (5.12") D x 258.0 mm (10.16") H ES925C15/DS5: 97.0 mm (3.82") W x 130.0 mm (5.12") D x 334.2 mm (13.16") H ES925C18/DS5: 410.4 mm (16.2“) W x 97 mm (3.8“) D x 130 mm (5.1“) H ES925C6/XLR: 20.2 mm (0.80") diameter, 197.4 mm (7.77") height ES925C12/XLR: 20.2 mm (0.80") diameter, 304.8 mm (12.00") height ES925C15/XLR: 20.2 mm (0.80") diameter, 381.0 mm (15.00") height ES925C18/XLR: 457.2 mm (18“) diamete x 20.2 mm (0.8“) x 20.2 mm (0.8“)height
• Output Connector
  • FM5: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
  • XLR, FM3: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  • DS5: TB5M-type
• Optional Interchangeable Elements: ESE-Ca cardioid (120°), ESE-Ha hypercardioid (100°), ESE-MLa line + gradient (90°), ESE-Oa omnidirectional (360°)
• Accessories Included: FM3, FM5: One pair of isolators; nut; Set screw (M2×4 mm (0.2“)) 2 pcs., Hex wrench (0.89 mm (0.04“) DS5: 7.6 m (24.9') microphone cable (TA5F, unterminated); Set screw (M2×4 mm (0.2“)) 2 pcs., Hex wrench (0.89 mm (0.04“) XLR: Set screw (M2×4 mm (0.2“)) 2 pcs., Hex wrench (0.89 mm (0.04“)
• Audio-Technica Case Style: FM3, FM5, DS5: M44, XLR: M43