Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Shotgun 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. Requires phantom power.FeaturesDesigned 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 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm .SpecsElement: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser Polar pattern: Line + Gradient Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz Low Frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave Open circuit sensitivity Phantom: ”40 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: ”41 dB (5.6 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. Dynamic range (typical): Phantom: 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Signal-to-noise ratio: 77 dB SPL, 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) Weight: 5.1 oz. (145 g) Dimensions: 10.98″ (279 mm) long, 0.83″ (21.0 mm) diameter Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type Accessories furnished: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; AT8134 windscreen; battery; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; protective carrying case Audio-Technica case style: SG2 Warranty One year parts and labor warranty.Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone