Audio Technica AT8015 Line plus Gradient Condenser Microphone

Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition, the AT8015 provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup, along with excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic. The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.

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Features:

• Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
• 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:

• ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.
• POLAR PATTERN Line + gradient.
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 40-20,000 Hz.
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave.
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY Phantom: -38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa, Battery: -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa.
• IMPEDANCE Phantom: 250 ohms, Battery: 300 ohms.
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL Phantom: 132 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D., Battery: 120 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) Phantom: 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL, Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL.
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 72 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).
• SWITCH Flat, roll-off.
• WEIGHT 195 g (6.9 oz).
• DIMENSIONS 460.0 mm (18.11") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter.
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type.
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8135 windscreen; battery; protective carrying case.
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE SG3.