Audio Technica AT897 Line and Gradient Polarized Condenser Shotgun Microphone 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. Features: 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 RoHS compliant?free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances Specifications: Microphones Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser Polar Pattern: Line + gradient Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 129 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 115 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Dynamic Range: Phantom: 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3 Battery Current/Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline) Switches: Flat, roll-off (recessed) Weight: 5.1 oz (145 g) Dimensions: 10.98" (279.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) diameter Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type Accessories Included: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8134 windscreen; battery; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; protective carrying case Audio-Technica Case Style: SG2 Echotone Music LLC is an experienced E-commerce Audio Visual Equipment dealer since 1998. We take pride in selling Pro Audio gear for musicians, sound engineers, production companies and broadcast applications. Shipping --Pro packed shipped USPS, UPS or Freight Service. Contact us pay for 2 day air upgrade on any unit. We are working hard to get your product ( built if needed), processed shipped. Processing times vary, 2-30 days Returns/Refunds- If there is truly a manufacturing defect a return tag will be provided. Otherwise customer pays for return shipping. Returned items must be sealed/unopened to qualify for a full refund. Refunds are for the Item cost only. Gear returned with out all its original packaging, accessories or shows signs of wear, is subject to an additional service fee. This item is now used and it would be unfair to resell to another customer as new. What products can not be returned? - Clearance items, Custom Builds, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, used or NOS items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, computers, vacuum tubes, earbuds, harmonicas raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluids