Emesser *figure of 8* microphone
The ATE 208 Emesser from Ambient Recording is a compact condenser microphone that converts any standard boom mic into an M/S stereo mic system. The Emesser has a Figure-8 pickup pattern and operates on standard 48V phantom power. The mic is designed to deliver an enhanced dynamic range and it has a custom-tailored frequency response that's designed to match the acoustic pattern of a typical boom mic at 90°.
Main Benefits
- Compact Design
- Figure-8 Pickup Pattern
- 48V Phantom Power
- Converts any standard boom mic into an M/S stereo mic system
- Provides seamless transitions between mono and stereo without altering sound characteristics
- Offers enhanced dynamic range and a custom-tailored frequency response that's designed to match the acoustic pattern of a typical boom mic at 90°
- Standard TA3M output
Overview
Clip-on “figure-of-eight"
The Emesser (ATE208) is a very small “figure-of-eight” microphone intended to convert any boom mike on the fly into a M/ S stereo system. Featuring a high quality real condenser powered on 48V phantom, it delivers an enhanced dynamic range required for critical recordings. The Emesser Set (ATE208Set) comes complete with mounting clip (ATEC-R) and Y-loom (ATEK), which outputs both M and S signals in a standard balanced 5-pin XLR in applied box (ATE-Box). Including all the necessary accessories and allowing continued use of the existing shotgun mike, suspension and windshield it offers a very economic solution for those who don’t want to part with their favored shotgun to go stereo.
Due to the M/S technology and the same mike being used for dialogue and ambience recordings seamless transitions between mono and stereo are feasible without alteration of the sound characteristics. The frequency response therefore was custom-tailored to match the acoustic pattern of typical boom mikes at 90° with the characteristic, distinct bass roll-off.
The result is a distinguished stereo perception with pronounced presence and minimal negative phase correlation at the low end with exceptional good suppression of handling noise.
Note:This item includes the microphone only. Accessories for mounting and connection are available separately.
Tech Specs
| Transducer |
Condenser |
| Polar Pattern |
Figure-8 |
| Frequency Response |
200Hz to 16kHz |
| Dynamic Range (Typical) |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
66dB (CCIR)
79dBA (DIN/IEC) |
| Maximum Input Sound Level |
132dB |
| Power Requirements |
+48V Phantom |
| Output Impedance |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Output Connectors |
1 x TA3M |
| Pad |
No |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off |
No |
| Dimensions (LxDiameter) |
2.1 x 0.79" (53 x 20mm) |
| Weight |
1.4 oz (40g) |
