200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
LEGEND
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
90
60
120
30
150
210
240
270
300
330
180
0
AT961R
/
AT961RP
One -Year Limited Warranty
Audio-Technica microphones and accessories purchased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of
purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of
such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of
equal or superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales
slip or other proof of purchase date.
Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return. This warranty
excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with
instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification.
For return approval and shipping information, contact the Service Department, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.,
1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law,
A.T.U.S. will have no liability for any consequential,
incidental, or special damages; any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose
expires when this warranty expires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.
Form No. 0309-9215-01-B/W P50899
© 1996 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
AT961R and AT961RP Specifications
†
Element
Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern
Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)
Frequency Response
30-20,000 Hz
Low-frequency Roll-off
150 Hz, 6 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity
–33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
Impedance
200 ohms
Maximum Input Sound Level
130 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range
(Typical)
103 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-noise Ratio
1
67 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*
Switch
Flat response, low-roll-off
Phantom Power Requirements
9-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Weight
AT961R
5.1 oz (145 grams)
AT961RP
5.2 oz (148 grams)
Dimensions
3.59" (91.3 mm) maximum length
2.87" (73.0 mm) maximum body width
Output Connector
AT961R
TB3M
AT961RP
3-conductor
1
/
4
" (6.3 mm) plug
Cable
AT961R
25' (7.6 m) long, 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter cable
terminating in TA3F and XLRM-type connectors
AT961RP
None
Accessory Furnished
Soft protective carrying case
†
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
1
Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England
audio-technica
73.0 mm
2.87"
91.3 mm
3.59"
2.09"
53.0 mm
16.0 mm
0.63"
53.0 mm
16.0 mm
0.63"
91.3 mm
2.09"
audio-technica
3.59"
2.87"
73.0 mm
1.22"
31.0 mm
36.5 mm
1.44"
71.8 mm
2.83"
LEGEND
Roll-off
12" or more on axis (flat)
Frequency in Hertz
Response in dB
10 dB
20k
10k
5k
2k
1k
500
200
100
50
AT961R
AT961RP
Frequency Response
Screw-mount Template
(Actual Size)
1.88"
47.8 mm
0.94"
23.9 mm
2.00 "
50.8 mm
Final position,
front edge of mic
C
L
Polar Pattern
