Audio-Technica has unveiled a new three-channel boundary microphole in its Unipoint sound reinforcement series at ISE2010. The U843R condencer mic is designed for surface-mount applications and as being well suited to both audio and video conferencing.
Three cardioid condenser elements are mounted in the U843R’s housing, by default set with an angle of 120 degrees between them to give complete 360 degree coverage. For added flexibility, two of the three elements may be reoriented to give angles of 90/90/180 degrees between elements – suited to positioning at the end of long conference tables for example. Elements can also be powered and used individually, or in any combination.