Audio-Technica AT897
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Audio-Technica
AT897
Product Info
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The AT897 is a workhorse mic, seriously reliable for film and video production. Its tight cardioid pattern and clean sound make it fantastic for isolating dialogue in noisy environments. While it might not be your go-to for super-warm vocal recordings, its clarity and build quality are hard to beat for the price.
Product Description
- Audio-Technica AT897
- Directional Microphone
- XLR connector
- Battery 1.5V AA or phantom power 11-52 V
- Switchable low cut 12dB/oct. @ 80Hz
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20
- 000 Hz
- Ideal for film/ TV/ video
- Weight 145 g
- Length: approx. 279 mm
- Diameter: 21 mm
- Includes windscreen
- • Excellent off-axis rejection for dialogue and room noise reduction
- • Lightweight and compact design minimizes boom handling noise
- • Switchable low-cut filter cleans up low-frequency rumble effectively
- • Durable metal body feels robust and ready for field use
- • Sound leans slightly clinical; lacks warmth for some vocal styles
- • Limited polar pattern options restrict versatility in complex recording scenarios
- • Body can feel a little long, potentially awkward in tight spaces
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