Audio-Technica AT897
Shotgun Mic, Line + Gradient Condenser, 11", Battery or Phantom Powered, AT-897

AT897

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.

AT897 Features

• 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 onhazardous substances

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, 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
• Impedance: 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.
• Dynamice Range (typical): Phantom: 112 dB, 1kHz at Max SPL; Battery: 98 dB, 1kHz 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)
• Switch: Flat, roll-off (recessed)
• Weight: 5.1 oz
• Dimensions: 10.98" long, 0.83 diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Furnished: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands;AT8134 windscreen; battery; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; protectivecarrying case

Our Part #  AT897