Audio Technica AT8035 Line plus Gradient Condenser Microphone

The AT8035 is a fixed-charge condenser microphone with a line + gradient polar pattern. It is designed for video production, broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition, wildlife recording and high-quality sound reinforcement. The microphone's highly directional polar pattern provides a narrow acceptance angle along with crisp, intelligible audio reproduction desirable for long-distance sound pickup and is suited for both boom & handheld use. The output of the microphone is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector. A switch permits choice of flat response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass filter) to help control undesired ambient noise. The microphone is enclosed in a rugged housing. The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power or a 1.5V AA battery for operation. A battery need not be in place for phantom power operation.The included AT8405a stand clamp permits mounting on any microphone stand with 5/8"-27 threads. A windscreen, two o-rings, a battery and a protective carrying case are also included.

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Features:

• Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition.
• Length is well-suited for ENG, outdoor recording and other specialized uses.
• 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 170 g (6.0 oz).
• DIMENSIONS 369.0 mm (14.53") 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; AT8132 windscreen; battery; protective carrying case.