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Pick up lifelike sound for your recorded and live productions. The Audio-Technica AT897 professional condenser microphone is an ideal piece of equipment for your broadcasts, film, TV and video production, and podcasts. Whether you work in the studio or on the field, you can enjoy crystal-clear audio without irritating noise interference. The Audio-Technica AT897 condenser microphone is a state-of-the-art device that can pick up subtle sounds from its environment, while blocking out noise interference, such as handling, wind, and breath. An internal shock mount keeps noise from your hands away from your recordings during handheld use of the mic, while the windscreen shields the diaphragm from wind, breezes, and breathing sounds. This feature also offers some protection against popping sounds, such as “Ps” and “Ts” during speaking. This mic features a narrow acceptance angle. This means that the microphone picks up sounds at longer distances, but only directly in front of the basket. Off-axis audio from the sides and back of the mic do not easily bleed into the pickup. This model features a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 hertz, offering plenty of detail and depth. Low frequency sounds appear deep and textured without lots of rumbling, whereas high frequencies add color without excessive hissing. A low frequency roll-off switch keeps unwanted rumbling and humming at bay. The mic features an impedance of 200 ohms with phantom power and 300 ohms with battery power. Like most condenser microphones, this model requires a power source to keep it running. You can connect a phantom power source to the device or use 1.5 AA/UM3 batteries to power the electronic components. The maximum input sound level is 129 decibels SPL in phantom power mode and 115 decibels SPL in battery power mode. The Audio-Technica AT897 shotgun mic is slim, making it easy to use in the field. Its short 11-inch length makes it easy to keep out of view when you are shooting video. Its small size makes it easy to mount on a variety of video camera models. You can even use this model with compact digital cameras to simultaneously capture video and audio in environments where lots of equipment can hinder your shoot. This Audio-Technica line and gradient condenser microphone is compatible with a wide range of gear and accessories. It comes bundled with several essential accessories, including a stand adapter, a battery, a carrying case, and an external windscreen. You can also use this mic with standard accessories for microphones, such as shock mounts, camera mounts, stands, external pop screens, and sound shields. This model is a cabled shotgun mic, which means that it connects to standard 3-prong XLR cables. If your equipment features other input jacks, you can look out for accessories, such as adapters to combine the two different cable standards. Audio-Technica AT897 shotgun microphones offer excellent audio quality and unobtrusive design features, which come in handy in both studio and location production settings. You can use this model with minimal equipment and focus your energy on recording and broadcasting instead of gear setup.