description Audio-Technica AT897 Overview
The Audio Technica AT897 is a short interference tube condenser microphone designed for film, television, video, and location sound recording. Its directional pickup helps isolate dialogue and other subjects from surrounding noise while its compact body permits use with many camera mounted and boom operated setups. It can operate from phantom power or an internal AA battery, making it suitable for recorders, mixers, and cameras with differing power capabilities.
help Audio-Technica AT897 FAQ
Can the Audio-Technica AT897 run without phantom power?
Yes. It can operate from one 1.5-volt AA battery or from 11 to 52 volts of DC phantom power.
Is the AT897 short enough to mount on a camera?
Its body is approximately 279 mm, or 11 inches, long. Audio-Technica designed that compact length to help keep the microphone outside the camera frame.
Does the AT897 plug directly into a DSLR or phone?
The microphone uses a professional three-pin XLR connection rather than a consumer 3.5 mm plug. A camera, recorder, interface, or suitable XLR adapter is therefore required.
How does the AT897 differ from a regular cardioid microphone?
The AT897 uses a short interference tube to reject more sound from the sides and rear than a typical cardioid microphone. That makes it useful for dialogue on a boom, although reflections indoors can still color the recording.
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