Ideal for production and broadcast requiring long-distance sound pickup.

Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition, the AT8015 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup, along with excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic. The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.

Audio-Technica AT8015 Shotgun Microphone Features:

• Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
• Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup
• Excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic
• Switchable low-frequency roll-off
• Operates on battery or phantom power
• RoHS compliant free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

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Audio-Technica AT8015 Shotgun Microphone Specifications:

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar pattern: Line + gradient
• Frequency response: 40-20,000 Hz
• Low frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open circuit sensitivity: Phantom: 38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa; Battery: 39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: Phantom: 250 ohms; Battery: 300 ohms
• Maximum input sound level: Phantom: 132 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; Battery: 120 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic range (typical): Phantom: 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL; Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 72 db, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom power requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
• Switch: Flat roll-off
• Weight (microphone): 6.9 oz. (195 g)
• Dimensions: 18.11" (232 mm) long, .83" (21 mm) diameter
• Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories furnished: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8135 windscreen; battery; protective carrying case
• Audio-Technica case style: SG3
  
  

Audio-Technica AT8015 Shotgun Microphone

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Posted by Chris from Colorado on Apr 27, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Music, film, and video hobbyist.

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I did a comparison between the AT8015 and my Oktava MK012A Hypercardioid, and the Oktava was equal or better in nearly every way: - Sound quality with a loud source directly in front of the mic was slightly better with the Oktava. - Speech began sounding muffled slighly off center with the AT8015 (as expected with a shotgun). This would make it difficult keep the mic pointed exactly at the subject's mouth, especially with more than one person. - Outdoors, both mics were about equal at rejecting background noise with the subject at distances of 16" and 3' (which negates the benefit of a shotgun). - The AT8015 is not very sensitive. Connected to my camera (Z1U), I had to turn up the gain all of the way (including +12dB boost) for normal speech at about 3 feet. This caused significant hiss. - The AT8015 handled mild wind reasonably well (but you will need a better windscreen when it is windy). The Oktava is very sensitive to even very slight wind, even with a small foam windscreen. - I didn't notice any difference between phantom powered and battery powered. - Build quality of the AT8015 seems good, and the included accessories (case, foam windscreen, mic-stand clamp, 3/8" adapter, and battery) are nice. ~150Hz filter works well.

For about the same price, the Oktava is much more versatile. It sounds fuller and cleaner under perfect conditions. It rejects background noise equally well. It picks up multiple people better. For outdoor work, both mics need bigger windscreens or blimps.

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