Audio-Technica AT897
Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone w/ Windscreen
Line + Gradient Condenser – Narrow acceptance angle with excellent rejection of off-axis room and crowd noise
Battery or Phantom Operation – Works on a AA battery or 48V phantom for compatibility with any camera or mixer
Compact 11″ Body – Short enough to stay out of frame on tight interviews and on-camera setups
About the Audio-Technica AT897:
Rent the Audio-Technica AT897 in Los Angeles from F22 Studios. The AT897 is a compact line + gradient condenser shotgun designed for ENG and documentary crews, corporate and event video, interview work in noisy environments, on-camera shooting, and any production that needs a directional mic short enough to keep out of a tight frame.
The line + gradient design gives the AT897 a narrow acceptance angle: it favors sound arriving from directly in front while rejecting sound from the sides and rear. In practice that means an interview subject in a convention hall, a busy street, or a live event stays intelligible while the surrounding noise drops back. At roughly 11 inches long it is noticeably shorter than a full-size shotgun, which makes framing easier on close two-shots and camera-mounted work.
Power is flexible — the AT897 operates on a single AA battery or on 48V phantom power — so it drops into a bag with a Zoom recorder, onto a mixer, or onto a camera that supplies no phantom. A switchable low-frequency roll-off helps control wind and rumble on exteriors.
Practical use cases include ENG and news gathering, documentary and corporate interviews, event and conference coverage, on-camera dialog, and second-mic duty on multi-camera shoots. Ships with a windscreen and pairs well with our boom poles, Zoom recorders, and camera packages. Available now for rental at F22 Studios in Burbank, serving productions across greater Los Angeles.
INCLUDES
1 – Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone
1 – Windscreen
1 – Mic Clip / Stand Mount
1 – AA Battery
1 – Storage Pouch