Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Overview

The Audio-Technica AT897 is a high - performance short shotgun microphone designed for field audio acquisition in film, TV, video production, professional recording, wildlife recording, and broadcast applications. Its compact design allows it to mount conveniently on a DV camcorder without adding noticeable heft, and it remains out of the frame even with compact digital cameras. The AT897 offers outstanding long - distance audio pickup due to its narrow acceptance angle and line + gradient design. It features smooth, natural - sounding on - axis audio quality and excellent off - axis rejection of sound arriving from the sides and rear of the microphone. The microphone operates on both battery and phantom power, making it versatile for various recording environments.

Features

• Compact Design: Mounts conveniently on a DV camcorder and stays out of the frame with compact digital cameras.
• Narrow Acceptance Angle: Ideal for long-distance sound pickup, ensuring outstanding audio capture.
• Natural Sound Quality: Provides smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality.
• Excellent Off-Axis Rejection: Rejects sound arriving from the sides and rear of the microphone, minimizing unwanted noise.
• Battery/Phantom Power Operation: Offers flexibility with 11-52V DC phantom power or 1.5V AA battery operation.
• Switchable Low-Frequency Roll-Off: Reduces low-frequency noise for clearer audio.

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 Sensitivity: Phantom: -40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa, Battery: -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• 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: Phantom: 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)
• Switches: Flat, roll-off (recessed)
• Weight: 145 g (5.1 oz)
• Dimensions: 279.0 mm (10.98") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Included: 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