User Manual

artist series live sound microphones
Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone
ATM510
Features
• Natural, full-range vocal reproduction
• Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise
and quiet performance
• Hi-ENERGY
®
neodymium magnet for improved output and
transient response
• Excellent off-axis rejection for minimum feedback
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides
and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Multi-stage windscreen effectively controls popping, distortion
from sibilant sounds and wind noise
• Rugged all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-
free use
• Corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type
connector
• Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp provides silent, exible microphone
positioning
Description
The ATM510 is a dynamic microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It
is designed specically for close-up vocal use in professional live-sound
applications.
The cardioid polar pattern of the microphone is more sensitive to sound
originating directly in front of the element, making it useful for controlling
feedback, reducing pickup of unwanted sounds and providing isolation
between performers.
The output of the microphone is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.
The microphone is enclosed in a rugged housing. Its multi-stage
windscreen effectively controls popping, distortion from sibilant
sounds and wind noise. The included AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp
permits mounting on any microphone stand with
5
/
8
"-27 threads. A soft
protective pouch is also included.
Operation and Maintenance
Output is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins
2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is “Pin 2 hot”— positive
acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2.
To avoid phase cancellation and poor sound, all mic cables must be wired
consistently: Pin 1-to-Pin 1, etc. For a high-impedance (Hi-Z) mic input,
connect a Lo-Z balanced cable to a Hi-Z matching transformer at the
equipment input.
When using the microphone in settings with a stage monitor speaker,
the speaker should be located 180° off axis (at the rear of the
microphone). This placement, in conjunction with the microphone’s
uniform cardioid pickup pattern, will virtually eliminate the possibility
of undesired audio feedback.
Take care to keep foreign particles from entering the windscreen. An
accumulation of iron or steel lings on the diaphragm, and/or foreign
material in the windscreen’s mesh surface, can degrade performance.
Architect’s and Engineer’s Specications
The microphone shall be a moving coil dynamic designed for handheld
or stand use. It shall have a cardioid polar pattern with a uniform 120°
angle of acceptance and a frequency response of 90 Hz to 16,000 Hz.
Nominal open-circuit output voltage shall be 1.7 mV at 1V, 1 Pascal.
Output shall be low impedance balanced (300 ohms).
The output of the microphone shall be a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.
The microphone shall be 170.0 mm (6.69") long and have a head diameter
of 53.7 mm (2.11"). Weight shall be 258 grams (9.1 oz). The microphone
shall include a stand clamp and a soft protective pouch.
The Audio-Technica ATM510 is specied.
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
240˚
180˚
210˚
270˚
300˚
330˚
0˚
150˚
120˚
90˚
30˚
60˚
12" or more on axis
LEGEND
Frequency in Hertz
Response in dB
10 dB
100
50
200
10k
5k
1k
500
2k
20k
frequency response: 90 –16,000 Hz
polar pattern
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
Audio-Technica Limited, Unit 5 Millennium Way, Leeds LS11 5AL England
©2012 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. audio-technica.com 0001-0284-00
Specications
Dynamic
Cardioid
90-16,000 Hz
–55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
300 ohms
258 g (9.1 oz)
170.0 mm (6.69") long,
53.7 mm (2.11") maximum diameter
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
T6
AT8470 Quiet-Flex
™
stand clamp for
5
/
8
"-27 threaded stands;
5
/
8
"-27 to
3
/
8
"-16
threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
Element
Polar pattern
Frequency response
Open circuit sensitivity
Impedance
Weight
Dimensions
Output connector
Audio-Technica case style
Accessories furnished
In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S.
offers full details on its test methods to other industry
professionals on request.
1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm
2
= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
Specications are subject to change without notice.