Audio-Technica ATND-8677a

Audio-Technica ATND8677 - microphone base for fixed installations, with Dante™ network output. Offers direct connectivity to the network via Ethernet cable, has an integrated switch for selecting talk/mute functions locally, and can control devices using Dante remotely.

It features an integrated 3-pin XLRF connector for quick mounting of gooseneck microphones. It also has red and green LED indicators, local or remote microphone gain control, a low-cut filter, and 12V phantom power. It is powered via PoE from the network. Calibration on the bi-directional audio channels of Dante 512. The UniSteep® filter provides attenuation of low frequencies to enhance sound capture without affecting its quality. Solid construction in a metal housing with a non-slip silicone foam platform.

• Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Low frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Impedance: 1.4 kΩ
• Maximum sound input level:
  • -10 dBu @ +30 dB gain
  • -20 dBu @ +40 dB gain
  • -30 dBu @ +50 dB gain
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Power requirements: PoE IEEE802.3af standard (power consumption 1.5W)
• Selectors:
  • Local Mode: user-selectable function with touch sensitivity: toggle (mute on power up), toggle (talk on power up), momentary on, momentary off;
  • Low-cut filter: flat, roll-off;
  • Gain: +30 dB, +40 dB, +50 dB;
  • Phantom power: 12V DC, off
  • Remote Mode: Low-cut and Gain via third-party software*
• Output connector: standard Ethernet
• Input connector: 3-pin XLRF-type
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 93.8 x 46.2 x 133.0 mm
• Finish: black

Dante network specifications:

• Connector: simple RJ45
• Cable quality: shielded CAT5 or recommended CAT6
• Transmission speed: 100 Mbps