User Manual

artist series live sound microphones
ATM710
Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone
Features
• Excels in venues with controlled stage volume or in-ear monitoring
• Condenser design for studio-quality performance
• Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise and
quiet performance
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides
and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against
plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency
clarity
• 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
• Integral 80 Hz high-pass lter switch and 10 dB pad switch
Description
The ATM710 is a handheld condenser microphone with a cardioid polar
pattern. It is designed specically for close-up vocal use in professional
live-sound and studio applications.
The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.
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 equipped with a switchable 10 dB pad and a switch
that permits choice of at response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral
80 Hz high-pass lter).
The microphone is enclosed in a rugged housing. Its multi-stage grille
design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without
compromising high-frequency clarity. 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
The ATM710 requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.
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.
When using the microphone in settings with a stage monitor speaker, the
speaker should be located 180° off axis (at 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.
An integral 80 Hz high-pass lter provides easy switching from a at
frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces
the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as trafc, air-handling
systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.
To engage the lter, use the end tip of a paperclip or other small pointed
instrument to slide the switch toward the “bent” line.
The microphone is also equipped with a switchable 10 dB pad that
lowers the microphone’s sensitivity, thus providing higher SPL capability
for exible use with a wide range of users and system congurations.
To engage the 10 dB pad, use the end tip of a paperclip or other small
pointed instrument to slide the switch toward the -10 position.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where
temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for long periods of time. Extremely
high humidity should also be avoided.