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OmnidirectionalAudio-Technica AT897

MSRP: $369 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

Description

Audio-Technica’s AT897 is designed for field audio acquisition in film/TV/video production, professional recording, wildlife recording and broadcast applications. It mounts conveniently on a DV camcorder without adding noticeable heft, and remains out of the frame even with compact digital cameras. This high-performance short shotgun offers outstanding long-distance audio pickup due to narrow acceptance angle of line + gradient design. It also features smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality and excellent off-axis rejection of sound arriving from the sides and rear of mic.

  • Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
  • Short length (11”) ensures mic stays out of the shot — even when used with compact digital cameras
  • Smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality
  • Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup
  • Excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic
  • Switchable low-frequency roll-off
  • Operates on battery or phantom power

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Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Omnidirectional (20-20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 129 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
145g (5.11oz) 279mm (10.98'') n/a
    Power Specifications
    • Requires Phantom Power
    • Has Battery Compartment (1.5V AA/UM3)
    • Phantom voltage: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typicalv

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