Audio-Technica AT898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Audio Technica's AT898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone is ideal for situations in which mics need to be heard, but not seen.

Designed to be worn as a lavalier or hidden in clothing, Audio-Technica's discreet-design cardioid AT898 offers maximum intelligibility, accurate voice reproduction and unobtrusive appearance for use in houses of worship, broadcast studios, theaters, etc. Its switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces sensitivity to popping. Operates on battery or phantom power.

Features:

• Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for lecturers, stage and television talent, and houses of worship
• Low-profile design (a mere 5 mm in diameter) is ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
• Operates on battery or phantom power
• Extensive array of provided accessories includes a clothing clip, viper clip, magnet clip and lanyard (black models only), windscreens, interchangeable single and double mic holders
• 9.8' (3.0 m) cable permanently attached to mic, TA3F connector at power module
• RoHS compliant-free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
• Also available as:
  • AT898C - less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable, unterminated

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 200-15,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: Phantom: -43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa, Battery: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: Phantom: 200 ohms, Battery: 250 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: Phantom: 131 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D., Battery: 115 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): Phantom: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL, Battery: 84 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 63 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 (recessed)
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR (POWER MODULE): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type CABLE 9.8' (3.0 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.08" (2.0 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F output connector that mates with TB3M jack on power module
• INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: AT8537 power module; AT8439 cable clip; clothing clip base; viper clip base; magnet clip base and plate with lanyard; three single mic holders; two double mic holders; two windscreens; battery; protective carrying case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: M30