AT898

Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone

$569 + shipping (includes gst)

Designed to be worn as a lavalier or hidden in clothing, Audio-Technica’s discreet-design cardioid AT898 offers maximum intelligibility, accurate voice reproduction and unobtrusive appearance for use in houses of worship, broadcast studios, theaters, etc. Its switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces sensitivity to popping. Battery or phantom power.

Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for lecturers, stage and television talent, and houses of worship
Low-profile design (a mere 5 mm in diameter) is ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
Operates on battery or phantom power
Extensive array of provided accessories includes a clothing clip, viper clip, magnet clip and lanyard (black models only), windscreens, interchangeable single and double mic holders
9.8' (3.0 m) cable permanently attached to mic, TA3F connector at power module

Element	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	200-15,000 Hz
Low Frequency Roll-Off	80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity	Phantom: -43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Impedance	Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 250 ohms
Maximum Input Sound Level	Phantom: 131 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 115 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range (Typical)	Phantom: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 84 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	63 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)
Weight (Microphone)	0.03 oz (0.9 g)
Weight (Power Module)	3.6 oz (102 g)
Dimensions (Microphone)	0.91″ (23.0 mm) long, 0.21″ (5.3 mm) diameter
Dimensions (Power Module)	5.71″ (145.0 mm) long, 0.83″ (21.0 mm) diameter
Output Connector (Power Module)	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Cable	9.8′ (3.0 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.08″ (2.0 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F output connector that mates with TB3M jack on power module
Accessories Furnished	AT8537 power module; AT8439 cable clip; clothing clip base; viper clip base; magnet clip base and plate with lanyard; three single mic holders; two double mic holders; two windscreens; battery; protective carrying case
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Frequency Response