The Audio-Technica AT897 is a short shotgun condenser microphone designed for field audio acquisition in film, TV, video production, wildlife recording and broadcast applications. Its line + gradient design delivers a narrow acceptance angle for outstanding long-distance audio pickup, with smooth on-axis response and excellent off-axis rejection. Compact enough to mount on camcorders without extending into the frame.
Length
279 mm
11.0″
Polar Pattern
Line + Gradient
Narrow acceptance angle
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Powering
Phantom / Battery
1.5V AA or 11–52V phantom
Features
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Line + gradient condenser design for narrow acceptance angle
Line + gradient condenser design for narrow acceptance angle
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Outstanding long-distance audio pickup
Outstanding long-distance audio pickup
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Smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality
Smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality
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Excellent off-axis rejection from sides and rear
Excellent off-axis rejection from sides and rear
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Dual power option — phantom or 1.5V AA battery
Dual power option — phantom or 1.5V AA battery
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Compact design suits camcorder mounting
Compact design suits camcorder mounting
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Switchable low-cut filter
Switchable low-cut filter
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Suitable for film, TV, wildlife recording and broadcast
Suitable for film, TV, wildlife recording and broadcast
Specifications
| Element | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Line + Gradient |
| Frequency Response | 20 – 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | -32 dB (25.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedance | 200 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 127 dB (1 kHz at 1% THD) |
| Power Requirements | 11–52V DC phantom power or 1.5V AA battery |
| Length | 279 mm (11.0″) |
| Weight | 144 g (5.1 oz) |
| Output Connector | 3-pin XLRM |











