Audio-Technica AT897

A high-performance shotgun mic that's ideal for field audio acquisitionThe Audio-Technica AT897 is an 11" Line + Gradient shotgun condenser mic designed for a variety of field audio acquisition applications. It mounts conveniently on a DV camcorder without adding noticeable heft, and is designed to remain out of frame, even when using compact digit... moreal cameras. This high-performance short shotgun mic provides remarkable long-distance audio pickup thanks to its narrow acceptance angle of line + gradient design. It also features smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality as well as excellent off-axis rejection of sound arriving from the mic's rear and sides. It operates on either battery or phantom power.ApplicationsFilm/TV/video production • Professional recording • Wildlife recording • Broadcast applications • MoreIncludesAT897 microphoneAT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded standsAT8134 windscreenBattery5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapterProtective carrying caseFeatures11" length ensures mic stays out of the shotSmooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio qualityExcellent sound rejection from sides/rear of micNarrow acceptance angle for long-distance sound pickupOperates on battery or phantom powerSpecificationsElement: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently-polarized condenserPolar Pattern: Line + gradientFrequency Response: 20 - 20,000HzLow Frequency Roll-off: 80Hz, 12dB/octaveOpen Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -40dB (10.0mV) re 1V @ 1Pa; Battery: -41dB (8.9mV) re 1V @ 1PaImpedance:Phantom: 200ΩBattery: 300ΩMaximum Input Sound Level:Phantom: 129dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.Battery: 115dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.Dynamice Range (typical):Phantom: 112dB, 1kHz @ Max SPLBattery: 98dB, 1kHz @ Max SPLSignal-To-Noise Ratio: 77dB, 1kHz @ 1PaPhantom Power Requirements: 11-52VDC, 2mA typicalBattery Type: 1.5V AA / UM3Battery Current/Life: 0.4mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)Switch: Flat, roll-off (recessed)Weight: 5.1oz.Dimensions (L x Dia): 10.98" x 0.83Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-typeNote: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above. Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Condenser Microphone.

From the renowned brand Audio-Technica, the AT897 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone is a professional-grade, durable and reliable audio recording solution, specifically designed for video and broadcast applications. With its compact size and unobtrusive length of just 11 inches (279.40mm), this microphone seamlessly integrates with consumer vide... moreo cameras, ensuring it remains out of frame while capturing high-quality audio.The AT897 microphone boasts a narrow pick-up pattern that significantly enhances signal reproduction, especially when capturing audio at long range. This feature, coupled with its excellent off-axis sound rejection, effectively minimizes noise and ambient sounds,