Product Overview
Able to be worn either as a lavalier mic or hidden in clothing, the Audio-Technica discreet-design AT898cW cardioid mic features a low profile while delivering maximum intelligibility along with accurate voice reproduction and unobtrusive appearance. It's equipped with switchable low-frequency roll-off that reduces sensitivity to popping — all contributing to excellent performance in a range of applications. It includes a 55" (1.4m) permanently-attached miniature cable which is terminated with a locking 4-pin connector, engineered for use with Audio-Technica cW-style UniPak® body-pack transmitters (sold separately). It can operate using either battery or phantom power.
Applications
Houses of worship • Broadcast studios • Theaters • More
Includes
- AT898cW cardioid mic
- AT8439 cable clip
- Clothing clip base
- Viper clip base
- Magnet clip base and plate with lanyard
- Mic holders:
- 2x windscreens
- Protective carrying case
Features
- Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for lecturers, stage and television talent, and houses of worship
- Low-profile design (a mere 5mm in diameter) is ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
- Operates on battery or phantom power
- Extensive array of provided accessories includes a clothing clip, viperclip, magnet clip and lanyard (black models only), windscreens,interchangeable single and double mic holders
- Accessories available separately
- 55" Cable terminated with Locking 4-Pin for A-T UniPak wireless systems
Specifications
- Element: Fixed-charge backplate, permanently-polarized condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 200 - 15,000Hz
- Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity:
- Phantom: -43dB (7.0mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
- Battery: -46dB (5.0mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
- Impedance:
- Phantom: 200Ω
- Battery: 250Ω
- Maximum Input Sound Level:
- Phantom: 131dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.
- Battery: 115dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.
- Dynamic Range (Typical):
- Phantom: 100dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
- Battery: 84dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 63dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52VDC, 2mA typical
- Battery Type: 1.5V AA / UM3
- Battery Current/Life: 0.4mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
- Switch: Flat, roll-off (recessed)
- Weight: 0.03oz.
- Dimensions: 0.91" long, 0.21" diameter
- Output Connector: locking 4-pin connector, for use with Audio-Technica cW-style body-pack transmitters
- Cable: 55"
- Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.