Audio-Technica AT8015 18.11" Long Shotgun Line Plus Gradient Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT8015 is designed especially for video production and Broadcast (ENG - electronic news gathering/EFP - electronic field production) audio acquisition. It features the narrow acceptance angle that's desirable for long-distance sound pickup, plus excellent sound rejection from the rear and sides of the mic. Engaging the mic's roll-off circuitry reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (like traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically-coupled vibrations. Additionally, it can be either battery- or phantom-powered.

Applications

Long-distance sound pickup for video production and Broadcast (ENG/EFP)

Includes

• AT8015 shotgun mic
• AT8405a stand clamp for ⅝"-27 threaded stands
• ⅝"-27 to ⅜"-16 threaded adapter
• AT8135 windscreen
• Battery
• Protective carrying case

Features

• Long 460mm shotgun microphone, designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
• Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup
• Captures sound with high intelligibility in noisy environments due to excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic
• Operates on battery or phantom power for increased versatility
• Switchable 80Hz low frequency rolloff, with a slope of 18dB / octave to reduce pickup of low-frequency ambient noise
• Effective protection against interference related to nearby mobile phones and other unwanted radio frequency

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently-polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Line + Gradient
• Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz
• Low Frequency Roll-off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -38dB (12.5mV) re 1V @ 1Pa; Battery: -39dB (11.2mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
• Impedance: Phantom: 250Ω; Battery: 300Ω
• Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 132dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% THD; Battery: 120dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% THD
• Dynamic Range (Typical): Phantom: 110dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL; Battery: 98dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11 - 52VDC, 2mA typical
• Battery Type: 1.5V AA / UM3
• Battery Current/Life: 0.4mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 6.9oz. (195g)
• Dimensions (L x Dia): 18.11" x 0.83" (460 x 21mm)
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Approvals: RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
• Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.