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OmnidirectionalAudio-Technica AT899

MSRP: $299 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

Description

Audio-Technica's omnidirectional AT899 is engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. Its low-profile design (a mere 5 mm in diameter) assures minimum visibility. The mic may be worn as a lavalier and is easily hidden in clothing or hair. It offers the convenience of battery or phantom power; its switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces popping.

  • Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for vocalists, lecturers, stage and television talent, and houses of worship
  • Low-profile design (a mere 5mm in diameter) is ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
  • Operates on battery or phantom power
  • All wireless models available in either low-reflectance black or beige
  • Extensive array of provided accessories includes a clothing clip, viper clip, magnet clip and lanyard (black models only), windscreens, element covers, interchangeable single and double mic holders
  • Accessories available separately include complete accessory kits, clothing clips, three-pack element covers and three-pack windscreens
  • 9.8' (3.0 m) cable permanently attached to mic, TA3F connector at power module
  • Also available as: AT899c -- less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable, unterminated AT899c-TH -- same as AT899c but in "theater" color (beige) AT899cL4 -- less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with Lemo connector for Sennheiser SK wireless systems AT899cL4-TH -- same as AT899cL4 but in "theater" color (beige) AT899cT4 -- less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with TA4F connector for Shure wireless systems AT899cT5 -- less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with TA5F connector for ATW-U101 body-pack wireless system AT899cT5-TH -- same as AT899cT5 but in "theater" color (beige) AT899cW -- less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with locking 4-pin connector for A-T UniPak™ wireless systems AT899cW-TH -- same as AT899cW but in "theater" color (beige)

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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)) 138 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
102g (3.60oz) 16mm (0.63'') 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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