Audio-Technica’s AT875R is designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition. Audio-Technica’s shortest shotgun microphone, it mounts conveniently on a DV camcorder without adding noticeable heft, and is ideal for use with compact digital cameras. This high-performance microphone offers a 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.
Key Features
- Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
- Extremely short length (under 7") ideal for use with compact digital cameras
- Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup
- Excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic
- Tailored response minimizes camera and handling noise
- Operates on phantom power only
- RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
Technical Specifications
| Microphones |
| Element |
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| Polar Pattern |
Line + gradient |
| Frequency Response |
90-20,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity |
–30 dB (31.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Maximum Input Sound Level |
127 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| Dynamic Range |
107 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements |
11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
| Weight |
80 g (2.8 oz) |
| Dimensions |
175.0 mm (6.89") long,
21.0 mm (0.83") diameter |
| Output Connector |
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Audio-Technica Case Style |
SG4 |
What's Included
- AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
- 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
- Windscreen
- Two O-Rings
- Soft protective pouch
