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ATND8677

Microphone Desk Stand with Dante™ Network Output

Features

•  Connects directly to network via Ethernet cable - no soldering or additional 

cable required

•  Integrated user switch controls talk/mute in Local mode and triggers Dante-

enabled devices in Remote mode

•  Local or remote control of gain, low-cut UniSteep® filter and red/green LED 

status indicator

•  Powered by network PoE
•  Scalable across Dante’s 512 bidirectional audio channels
•  Touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch
•  UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound 

pickup without affecting voice quality

•  3-pin XLRF-type input for quick mounting of any gooseneck microphone with 

an XLRM-type output

•  Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicone foam bottom pads minimize coupling 

of surface vibration to the microphone

Description

The ATND8677 is a Dante-enabled microphone desk stand for use with any gooseneck microphone with a 

three-pin XLRM-type output connector. The desk stand is designed for surface-mount applications such as high-

quality sound reinforcement, conferencing, distance learning and other demanding sound pickup applications.
The desk stand features a touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch with integral red/green LED status 

indicator. In Local mode the user switch mutes and unmutes the microphone. It can be set to toggle between 

live and muted audio (toggle on/off), to permit live audio only while the switch is pressed (press to talk), or to 

mute the audio while the switch is pressed (press to mute). In Remote mode the user switch can be used to 

trigger functions on compatible Dante-enabled devices, such as a video camera's pan/tilt or a room’s lighting 

preset. While in Remote mode the desk stand's audio output is controlled remotely.
The audio output of the ATND8677 can be routed using Audinate's Dante Controller, which is available for 

download at the Audinate website (www.audinate.com). The site also provides Dante routing and software 

instructions.
The desk stand's heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicone foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface 

vibration to the microphone. The stand features a low-reflectance black finish.

Operation and Maintenance

The ATND8677 is powered by network PoE. The electronics in the desk stand take up to 30 seconds to stabilize 

after power is applied.
The desk stand features a touch-sensitive user switch with integral red/green LED status indicator. The user 

switch has four Local settings that can be chosen by pressing the button beneath “SWITCH FUNCTION” and 

“DEFAULT MODE.” The default setting is TOGGLE ON/OFF. Press the button once to change setting to TOGGLE 

ON/OFF. In both settings the user switch will toggle between mute and unmute – the only difference is the 

status of the audio when the desk stand is turned on. Press the button a second time to select MOM. ON 

(momentary on), wherein the audio will be on only while the user switch is being pressed (press to talk). Press 

the button a third time to select MOM. OFF (momentary off), wherein the audio will be muted while the user 

switch is being pressed. Press the button a fourth time to cycle the setting back to the default. The “SWITCH 

FUNCTION” and “DEFAULT MODE” LEDs will illuminate red or green to indicate the current setting.
Turn the low-cut UniSteep

®

 filter on and off by pressing the button beneath “LOW CUT” on the bottom of the 

desk stand. The filter is off by default. The LED above “LOW CUT” illuminates red when the filter is off, green 

when it is on.
There are three input gain levels that can be selected: +30 dB (for loudest voices), +40 dB and +50 dB (for 

softest voices). To adjust the gain level, press the button beneath “GAIN” on the bottom of the desk stand. 

Pressing the button once changes the level from +30 dB to +40 dB, pressing it again changes the level to +50 

dB and pressing a third time returns the level to +30 dB. The LED above “GAIN” illuminates green for +30 dB, 

orange for +40 dB and red for +50 dB.
By default, the desk stand supplies 12V DC of phantom power, which is required by most gooseneck 

microphones. Phantom power can be turned off by pressing the button beneath “PHANTOM” on the bottom of 

the desk stand. The LED above “PHANTOM” illuminates green when power is on and red when it is off.
To lock the Local settings, press and hold the button beneath “LOCK” on the bottom of the desk stand. Press 

and hold again to unlock settings. The LED above “LOCK” will illuminate red when locked and remain unlit 

when not locked. If a setting button is pressed while the lock is on, the LOCK LED will blink.
All LEDs on the bottom of the desk stand will turn off seven seconds after the last button is pressed. Pressing 

any button will cause the LEDs to relight.
To return the desk stand to its default Local settings, press the GAIN and LOW CUT buttons simultaneously.
The desk stand can also be controlled remotely via third-party software.* When this software is used it will 

Specifications

Frequency response

20-20,000 Hz

Low frequency roll-off

80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

Input impedance

1.4 kΩ

Maximum input levels

-10 dBu @ +30 dB gain

-20 dBu @ +40 dB gain

-30 dBu @ +50 dB gain

Signal-to-noise radio

68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

Power requirements

PoE IEEE802.3af standard

Power consumption

1.5W

Microphone phantom power

12V DC

Switches

Local Mode:

Touch-sensitive capacitive type user switch function:

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*

Weight

770 g

Dimensions

133.0 mm (L), 93.8 mm (W), 46.2 mm (H)

Input connector

3-pin XLRF-type

Output connector

Physical level: standard Ethernet

Dante network

Connector: single RJ45

Cable quality: Shielded CAT5 or CAT6 recommended

Transmission speed: 100 Mbps

FORM No. ATGC-L0328-15-E

Machida • Tokyo • Japan

override local control, causing the audio to remain on and the red/green LED status indicator, low-cut filter and 

input gain level to be controlled remotely. In Remote mode the desk stand’s user switch can be programmed to 

trigger functions on compatible Dante-enabled devices. When in remote mode the Remote LED is illuminated.
Avoid leaving the desk stand in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 43° C for extended 

periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.

Note:

 Placing any object on a surface (such as a conference table) before its finish is fully cured may result in 

damage to the finish.
*For a list of compatible third-party software consult the ATND8677 product profile at Audio-Technica.com.

User Switch Settings and Functions in Local Mode

CONTROL

User Switch Mode

SWITCH FUNCTION
LED Color

DEFAULT MODE
LED Color

Default

Toggle

(mute on power up)

Green

Red

1st Press

Toggle

(talk on power up)

Green

Green

2nd Press

Press to Talk

Red

Red

3rd Press

Press to Mute

Red

Green

network

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