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.
| Element | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Line + gradient |
| Frequency Respnose | 20-20,000 Hz |
| Low Frequency Roll Off | 80 Hz, 12 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 |
| Impendance | 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, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
| Battery Type | 1.5V AA/UM3 |
| Battery Currnet/Life | 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline) |
| Switch | Flat, roll-off (recessed) |
| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Furnished | Stand clamp; windscreen; battery; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; protective carrying case (microphone stand not included) |
| Audio-Technica Case Style | SG2 |
| Dimensions (L x Dia) | 10.98" (279 mm) x 0.83" (21 mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb (0.45 kg) |
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
