Audio-Technica AT897

A solid performing shotgun mic. A little bit high on the self noise with a great warm sound. Get this mic in closer and you have a bargain. Consider the RODE NTG-2 at $50 less.

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.

* 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

Availability: Usually ships same / next business day

Regular price: $369
Our Price: $299

Audio-Technica AT4073

Stunning sound with a wider pickup pattern. Easier to use on camera than most shotgun mics. Operates on Phantom Power only. Better sound quality than the Sennheiser ME66 and only $75 more! Very detailed, yet natural sound - not tinny or suffering from artificially boosted highs. A fine mic at this price point. The best on the market.

The AT4073a sets new standards in small size and light weight. With an overall length of just 9.13” and weight of just 4.0 oz, the mic adds virtually no heft to the end of a fish pole or the top of a minicam. Through the use of an advanced, propriety Audio-Technica design, the interference tube of the AT4073a provides a narrow acceptance angle that would require a tube 50 percent longer using conventional technology. Audio-Technica has pioneered a unique interference tube design* in the AT4071a and AT4073a shotgun mics that provides the same directivity as mics up to 50 percent longer.

* Designed for critical long-distance pickup in broadcasting, film/TV production and theater sound reinforcement applications

* Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions

* Exclusive acoustic design* provides same directivity as mics up to 50% longer

* Switchable 150 Hz hi-pass filter

* Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy

Availability: Usually ships same / next business day

Regular price: $895.95
Our Price: $549.95