AT897 Line+Gradient Short-Shotgun Mic 279mm Long

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Price:
RRP: £249.00 inc VAT
Code:
AUDAT897
Manufacturer Code:
AT897
Brand:
Audio Technica

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Main Features

  • 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
  • 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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AT897 Line+Gradient Short-Shotgun Mic 279mm Long

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.

Audio-Technica's Line and Gradient Condenser Microphones combine a directional capsule ("gradient") and an interference tube which removes the sound from the rear. Generally, the interference tube of this type of microphone can be extended to reduce the acceptance angle and thus increase the sound capture distance. Short condenser microphones do not have as long a range as shotgun models, but in some cases are preferred for their greater acceptance angle, when the accuracy of the source is less important.

Product Features

  • 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
  • Excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic
  • Switchable low-frequency roll-off
  • Operates on battery or phantom power

Product Specifications

General

  • Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Line + gradient
  • Frequency Response: 20-20,000 hz
  • Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
  • Impedance: Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 300 ohms
  • Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 129 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 115 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  • Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
  • Switches: Flat, roll-off (recessed)
  • Dynamic RangePhantom: 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
  • Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3
  • Battery Current/Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
  • Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Physical & Dimensions

  • Length: 279mm
  • Diameter: 21mm
  • Weight: 145g

What's in the Box?

  • AT897 Line+Gradient Short-Shotgun Mic
  • Foam windscreen
  • Stand clamp
  • 2 O-rings
  • Carry case

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