Audio-Technica AT8015 Uni. Shotgun Mic Batt/Phantom

The Audio Technica AT8015 Uni. Shotgun Mic Batt/Phantom is a professional microphone designed to offer broadcast-quality audio recording. It features a powerful supercardioid polar pattern that effectively captures audio over long distances while blocking sounds from the sides and rear of the mic. This feature makes it suitable for use in demanding tasks like TV, video, and news production for reproducing clean and natural sound. The microphone has a smart high-pass filter that eliminates background noise, such as ambient tones and vocal plosives. Fashioned in a smooth pencil design, the microphone is easy to mount on a variety of camcorders. Also, its durable construction allows it to be used daily for vocal applications. This lightweight microphone operates on phantom power or AA-type battery.

Audio-Technica AT8015 Uni. Shotgun Mic Batt/Phantom Key Features:

Expanded Audio-Technica AT8015 Uni. Shotgun Mic Batt/Phantom Key Features:

Long Distance Pickup

Operating on the principle of the line gradient, this condenser shotgun microphone provides a narrow acceptance angle to pick up sound over long distances via its smart and powerful super-cardioid polar pattern. This feature provides natural and high-quality sound production whenever you use the microphone.

Switchable Low-Frequency Roll-off Switch

The low-frequency roll-off switch and high-pass filter effectively reduce sounds that are below 80 Hz. These ambient tones are low rumbles, vocal plosives, fans, room noises, etc. By eliminating these, your final output has a rich, transparent, and noise-free sound.

Versatile Device Suitable for Videos, ENG and TV Broadcasts

The Audio-Technica AT8015 Uni. Shotgun Mic Batt/Phantom is a versatile microphone suitable for use in videos, electronic news gathering, and TV broadcasts. It has a wide frequency response range from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, which provides sound reproduction needed for these audio applications with natural clarity.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Audio-Technica AT8015 Line and Gradient Condenser Shotgun Microphone
• 1 x AT8405 Clamp
• 1 x AT8135 Windscreen
• 1 x 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 Threaded Adapter
• 1 x 1.5v AA Battery
• 1 x Protective Carrying Case
• Limited 5-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Can you use the Audio-Technica AT8015 shotgun for capturing long distance audio?

The Audio-Technica AT8015 Uni. Shotgun Mic Batt/Phantom mic is suitable for capturing audio from a long distance as it has a key line gradient condenser microphone with a super-cardioid polar pattern. It promises a focused vocal pickup even when you’re away from the source sound.

Can you use this microphone in an environment with loud background noise?

The Audio-Technica AT8015 features a focused vocal pickup. It will concentrate on the speaker’s voice while rejecting the ambient tones to some extent. However, eliminating the sound completely is not in its ability as some background tones will make their way to the final output, but not enough to ruin your audio.

Can you use the Audio-Technica AT8015 for recording instruments?

The Audio-Technica AT8015 is designed to offer audio recording for broadcasting applications. It can record sounds from instruments but the audio quality may not be as intended as this microphone is designed solely for vocal pickup and similar audio applications. You can consider buying the Audio-Technica MB2K Dynamic Instrument microphone listed on our website for recording crisp instrumentals.