The reengineered ES series, comprises a comprehensive assortment of 32 gooseneck, 12 hanging, seven boundary, a lavalier and a handheld microphone, and "utilises breakthrough audio and mechanical design improvements, to set new standards for signal quality, reliability, and ease of installation," says the company. Chief among these is the inclusion of UniGuard RFI-shielding, providing immunity from radio frequency interference - increasingly important in today's increasingly hostile RF environment.
Redesign of the series has also allowed for removal of substances specified in the EU's RoHS directive, making the series fully compliant. Other new features include the PivotPoint rotating connector on certain boundary models, superior off-axis rejection for improved gain before feedback, and 80Hz UniSteep filter for removal of unwanted low frequencies without affecting vocal signal quality. Four new interchangeable elements lend additional flexibility, with cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional elements offered, as well as the MicroLine (90ยบ pickup pattern).
ES gooseneck microphones are designed for a full range of conferencing and presentation applications. The improved, easy-to-adjust, small-diameter gooseneck with virtually no "memory" permits smooth, quiet and quick positioning into the desired shape. The goosenecks' robust design also resists inadvertent repositioning.
The new overhead microphones are designed for speech, theatre, orchestral and choir sound reinforcement or recording. The ES973 hypercardioid condenser microphone offers smooth, accurate audio reproduction for handheld and fixed-mount applications. The discreet-design ES943 cardioid, condenser clip microphone offers maximum intelligibility and minimum visibility for quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television and other demanding sound pickup applications.
(Jim Evans)
