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Audio-Technica PRO44

Item ID: Pro44

Unidirectional Boundary Microphone with 25' Cable

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From Our Research Team:

A half-cardioid boundary mic from AT!

The PRO 44 is a wide-range condenser microphone with a hemi-cardioid (half-space cardioid) polar pattern. It was designed for surface-mounted applications in high-quality sound reinforcement and other demanding sound pickup situations. Its low-profile design makes the PRO 44 ideal for use in applications where minimum visibility is required. A 25' (7.6 m) cable with TA3F and XLRM-type connectors is provided for use between the microphone and electronics input. The PRO 44 is great for any number of applications.

Audio-Technica PRO44 at a Glance:
  • Fixed-charged back plate construction
  • Easy to position
  • Rugged design

Fixed-charged back plate construction
Audio-Technica design engineers have utilized the newest low-mass technology in the quest for superior performance. The charge is now on the fixed back plate, rather than the moving element. With the A-T fixed-charge "back plate" construction, a gold-vaporized diaphragm just2 microns thick (about 0.000079") can be used. This reduces moving mass substantially, improving frequency response and transient response while reducing distortion.

Easy to position
Positioning a properly designed miniature unidirectional microphone centrally on a large, flat, unobstructed surface yields several distinct advantages. Directionality is increased by 3 dB, promoting enhanced gain before feedback and further suppression of ambient noise. Sensitivity is increased for improved signal-to-noise ratio. Phase distortion due to reflected sound energy from the boundary itself is eliminated.

Rugged design
The microphone element is enclosed in a rugged housing with a black finish. The rubber non-slip bottom pad minimizes mechanical coupling of surface vibrations to the microphone. The high sensitivity of the PRO 44 ensures useful output and an excellent match to most mixer, tape recorder and amplifier inputs. It will provide undistorted output even in sound fields as loud as 114 dB SPL.

Audio-Technica PRO44 Features:
  • Low profile for minimum visibility
  • Wide-range condenser element with low-mass diaphragm for superior performance
  • Self-contained electronics eliminate need for external power modules
  • Rugged design and construction
  • 25' (7.6 m) detachable cable (TA3F to XLRM-type)
  • Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)
  • Frequency Response: 70-16,000 Hz
  • Open Circuit Sensitivity: -25 dB (56.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
  • Impedance 100 ohms
  • Maximum Input Sound Level: 114 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  • Dynamic Range (typical): 86 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
  • Phantom Power Requirements: 9-52V, 2 mA typical
  • Weight: 2.4 oz

Audio-Technica PRO 44 - A low-profile boundary mic for countless applications!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Boundary Microphone
Polar Pattern(s) Hemisphical
Frequency Response 17Hz-16kHz, etc.
Max SPL 114 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Output Impedance 100 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 66 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Connector Type TA3F, XLRM
Cable Length 25 ft.
Height .59"
Width 2.87"
Depth 3.56"
Weight .15 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number PRO44

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Reviews

based on 1 review

Works well at the altar

by Steve Clark from Cambridge, MA USA
June 18, 2007
Music Background: Engaged amateur, 30 years running
This mic has fit the bill perfectly for unobtrusive sound reinforcement at the high altar of our church. It replaced a high quality AT handheld condenser that was OK but visually obtrusive among the ... read more [+]other elements in the altar setting. While we were shooting for "better looking and good enough," we actually wound up getting zero-profile and a better sound.

The sound is fundamentally open and smooth, and because of the boundary mic placement (waist high, on-axis, maybe 3' distance) there is no risk of sibilance or proximity effect. It is a real plus for the people at the altar to be able to just forget about microphone technique.

Final note, before getting this model, we tried (twice!) a slightly cheaper boundary mic from another manufacturer, with bad results. In fact the results were so bad that I suspect they were having a manufacuring problem, so perhaps not a fair comparison. In any event this AT mic has much better fit and finish for not a lot more money. close [-]

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