Audio-Technica AT8024 - Stereo/Mono Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone

Overview

The Audio-Technica AT8024 is a lightweight, feature - rich Stereo / Mono Camera - Mount Microphone designed for high - resolution audio capture in video production. This versatile microphone offers selectable line - cardioid mono and internally matrixed mid - side stereo modes, allowing users to focus on a single sound source or capture a wide, life - like stereo sound. Equipped with a three - position adjustable attenuator and a switchable low - frequency roll - off, the AT8024 ensures superior sound quality by minimizing distortion and reducing ambient noise. The microphone is powered by a single AA battery, providing up to 80 hours of operation, and features an integral camera shoe mount for quick attachment to DSLRs and camcorders.

Features

• Designed for use with DSLR and other video cameras, delivering dramatically better sound quality than the camera’s internal microphone.
• Selectable line-cardioid mono or mid-side stereo modes provide the flexibility to capture high-resolution audio in any environment.
• Handles loud sound sources without distortion.
• Three-position adjustable attenuator and switchable low-frequency roll-off.
• Integral rubber shock mounts isolate the microphone from vibration and mechanical camera noise.
• Compact, lightweight design with integral shoe mount.
• Red/green LED power indicator.
• Includes windscreen, fuzzy windscreen, and AA battery.

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Line-cardioid, LR stereo
• Frequency Response: 40-15,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (Mono & LR Stereo)
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 128 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range: Mono: 106 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL; Stereo: 104 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Mono: 72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa; Stereo: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Battery Type: One 1.5V AA (included)
• Battery Life: 80 hours, typical
• Switches: Mono, M-S Stereo; Three-position attenuator; Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 114 g (4.0 oz)
• Cable: Permanently attached 0.2 m -1 m (7.8"- 39.3") coiled cable with right-angle molded 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug at output end
• Dimensions: 172.0 mm (L) x 24.0 mm (W)
• Output Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug on cable
• Accessories Included: Windscreen