Audio-Technica AT897 Line And Gradient Condenser Microphone

Get Clear And NaturalRecordings With TheAudio-Technica AT897 Line And Gradient Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technicas 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.

Does not include stand or cable

Features

• Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
• Short length (11 inch) 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
• RoHS compliantfree from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

Specifications

• Element – Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern – Line + gradient
• Frequency Response – 20-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off – 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Open circuit Sensativity – 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.
• Dynamic Range (typical) – Phantom: 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL, Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-Sound 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)
• Switch – Flat, roll-off (recessed)
• Output Connector – Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Audio-Technica Case Style SG2

Manufacturer:Audio-Technica
Model:AT897
SKU:I142456-N-1-WHXD
UPC: 042005132409

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