Prosumer 279mm camera mount shotgun. Battery or phantom
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.
- Designed 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
- RoHS compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
Element | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
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Polar Pattern | Line + gradient
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Frequency Response | 20-20,000 Hz
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Low Frequency Roll Off | 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
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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
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Impedance | Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 300 ohms
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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.
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Dynamic Range | Phantom: 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
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Signal to Noise Ratio | 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
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Phantom Power Requiremens | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
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Battery Type | 1.5V AA/UM3
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Battery Current Life | 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
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Switch | Flat, roll-off (recessed)
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Weight | 145g
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Dimensions | 279mm long, 21mm diameter
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Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
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Accessories | AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; AT8134 windscreen; battery; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; protective carrying case
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