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
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Polar Pattern | Cardioid
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Frequency Response | 200-15,000 Hz
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Low Frequency Roll-Off | 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
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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
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Impedance | Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 250 ohms
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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.
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Dynamic Range (Typical) | Phantom: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 84 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 63 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
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Phantom Power Requirements | 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 (Microphone) | 0.03 oz (0.9 g)
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Weight (Power Module) | 3.6 oz (102 g)
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Dimensions (Microphone) | 0.91″ (23.0 mm) long, 0.21″ (5.3 mm) diameter
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Dimensions (Power Module) | 5.71″ (145.0 mm) long, 0.83″ (21.0 mm) diameter
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Output Connector (Power Module) | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
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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
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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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