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Audio-Technica AT897

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Pros

  • great and will fit it perfectly
  • modest price and excellent quality
  • excellent sound quality and a sturdy build

Cons

  • brighter but tends to get more brittle and fatiguing
  • windshield only microphone is not included in the sale
  • All shotgun microphones are not created equal
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Key specs

  • 2 mA
  • Wired
  • 200 Ω
  • 41 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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Audio-Technica AT897 - Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica AT897

Pros

  • great and will fit it perfectly
  • modest price and excellent quality
  • excellent sound quality and a sturdy build
  • excellent - as clean and natural
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers

Cons

  • brighter but tends to get more brittle and fatiguing
  • windshield only microphone is not included in the sale
  • All shotgun microphones are not created equal
  • low-cut switch is recessed and impossible to flip accidentally
  • low-cut frequency is around 80Hz with a steep slope

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Audio-Technica AT897 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Receiver dynamic range98.0 dB
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Design
Colour of productGrey
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR outyes
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Recording quality
Input impedance200.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)77.0 dB
Sensitivity41.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Height0.83 in
Depth10.98 in
Weight5.11 oz
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Power consumption2.0 mA
Operating voltage52.0 V

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Audio-Technica AT897 Audio-Technica - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 01.02.2007
Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Riding Shotgun Every serious shooter needs a good shotgun microphone in the arsenal. When handhelds, lapels and even wireless won't work, shotgun mics

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