Audio-Technica AT897

Directional Microphone

XLR connector
Battery 1.5V AA or phantom power 11-52 V
Switchable low cut 12dB/oct. @ 80Hz
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Ideal for film/ TV/ video
Weight 145 g
Length: approx. 279 mm
Diameter: 21 mm
Includes windscreen

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3-Year Thomann Warranty

Available since December 2004

Item number 173716

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Battery Powered Yes

Directional Microphone Yes

Stereo Pair No

switchable lowcut Yes

switchable pad No

characteristic cardoid

Polar Pattern Hypercardioid, Lobe

Accessories Battery, Mount, PVC case, Windshield

£205

All prices incl. VAT

Delivery free of charge expected between Friday, 14.03. and Monday, 17.03.

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Great microphone with a premium feel

IllegemsJ 28.10.2018

I use this microphone for outdoor efp's and I'm very happy with the results I'm getting.

Pros
- Clear sound
- Premium feel
- Good sound cancellation
- Very reasonable price for the microphone
- Compact

Cons
- Pretty high sound floor

I would recommend this microphone to anyone who is on a budget and want a semi-professional microphone that sounds good in most conditions.

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Sonoquilibrium 11.05.2020

Good shotgun mic for media and film sounds. Not too long, so it can fit in smaller bags too.

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Never again!

Video-art 15.07.2020

This is my second microphone from AT. My first mic was a AT875R, a very nice camera mic. Then I was in need for a "better" microphone and I trusted the AT897. The quality was poor, the out put is way lower than its predesesor and it delivered a noisy sound which I always have to get rid off in the post. Sure you will find a better option on the same price range.

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Awesome microphone used outdoors.

gilgsn 26.02.2025

I was looking for a microphone to use outside for my YouTube channel and opted for the AT897 to eliminate noises as much as possible, and it works! I put a hairy wind screen on it and put it just outside of the frame, or sometimes a bit in the frame on a stand in front of me. It has made a big difference in my video's sound quality. The microphone is pretty directional and lowers surrounding noise efficiently.

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