Audio-Technica AT897 Short shortgun microphone

The AT897 is a line gradient condenser short (11") shotgun microphone with excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear, used to capture audio over long distances. This high-performance microphone can be battery or phantom-powered and is used for video, TV, and news production at distances and in noisy environments. Featuring smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality, it has a wide frequency response which provides accurate sound reproduction.

Audio-Technica AT897 short shortgun microphone: Key Features

• For video, broadcast, and electronic news gathering (ENG)
• 11" long to ensure mic stays out of shot
• Operates on battery or 11-52 VDC Phantom Power
• Rejects sound from sides and rear of mic
• Natural-sounding on-axis audio quality

Specifications

• Sound field: Mono
• Transducer: Condenser
• Operating principle: Line gradient
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 77 dB
• Max SPL: 129 dB SPL 1%
• Impedance: 200 ohms +/- 1%
• Sensitivity: -40 dB, re: 1 V/Pa
• Power requirements: 11-52 VDC
• Low-cut filter: Yes, 12 dB/octave @ 80 Hz
• Output connectors: 3-pin XLR
• Operating current consumption: 2.0 mA
• Dynamic range: 112 dB SPL 1%
• Output connectors: XLR-3M
• Dimensions (L x D): 175.0 x 21.1 mm (6.89 x 0.83")
• Weight: 79g (2.8 oz)