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Audio-Technica AT897 Condenser Shotgun Microphone
The AT897 is an 11-inch line-and-gradient condenser shotgun for film, video, and stage, with a narrow acceptance angle that isolates dialogue and rejects surrounding noise. Its length gives it more reach than a short shotgun while staying manageable on a boom. The condenser element delivers natural, detailed sound suited to production dialogue and voice work.
A low-frequency roll-off switch controls wind and handling rumble in the field. It can run on 11 to 52V phantom power or a single AA battery, so it keeps working when phantom is not available. It ships with an AT8405a stand clamp, an AT8134 windscreen, a battery, a thread adapter, and a protective case, making it a complete field kit out of the box.
- OutputIntegral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Frequency response20-20,000 Hz
- Power11–52V phantom or 1.5V AA battery
- Weight5.1 oz
- ElementLine + gradient condenser
| Element | Line + gradient |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Line + gradient (highly directional) |
| Length | 11 in |
| Switches | Low-frequency roll-off |
| Output | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Power | 11–52V phantom or 1.5V AA battery |
| Includes | AT8405a stand clamp, AT8134 windscreen, adapter, carrying case |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | Phantom: -40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Weight | 5.1 oz (145 g) |
CondenserA microphone type with a powered capsule. Usually more sensitive and detailed than a dynamic.
- AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
- AT8134 windscreen
- 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
- Protective carrying case
