AT 898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone
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. Battery or phantom power.
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)
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
Accessories furnished: 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
