The Audio-Technica AT8015 is a professional line + gradient shotgun microphone designed to excel in long-distance sound capture. Measuring 18.1 inches, this microphone is ideal for broadcast, video production, and wildlife recording. Its highly directional pickup pattern ensures superior isolation of your subject, effectively minimizing off-axis noise and delivering crystal-clear audio even in noisy environments.
Whether mounted on a boom pole or camera, the AT8015 offers exceptional flexibility and performance for both indoor and outdoor recording. It features a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter to reduce low-frequency ambient noise and rumble, ensuring pristine sound quality.
Key Features:
- Precise audio capture: Line + gradient polar pattern ensures focused directionality for isolating subjects.
- Versatile use: Ideal for broadcast, video production, interviews, and nature recording.
- Low-frequency noise reduction: Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter eliminates unwanted rumble and ambient noise.
- Flexible power options: Operates on either AA battery or phantom power for convenience.
- Durable construction: Built to withstand the demands of professional recording.
Specifications:
Specification | Details |
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Element | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
Polar Pattern | Line + Gradient |
Frequency Response | 40-20,000 Hz |
Low Frequency Roll-off | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
Open Circuit Sensitivity | -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
Impedance | 100 ohms |
Maximum Input SPL | 128 dB SPL (phantom), 128 dB SPL (battery) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
Dynamic Range | 106 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL |
Power Requirements | 11-52V DC phantom power or 1.5V AA battery |
Weight | 189 g (6.7 oz) |
Dimensions | 460 mm (18.1") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter |
Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
Accessories Included:
- AT8405a stand clamp
- Windscreen
- Battery (1.5V AA)
- Protective carrying case
The Audio-Technica AT8015 is the go-to microphone for professionals seeking directional precision, versatility, and superior sound quality in demanding environments. Whether you're capturing dialogue on set or distant wildlife sounds, the AT8015 ensures that every detail is heard with clarity.
The AT8015 from Audio-Technica is a line gradient condenser, phantom or battery powered, shotgun microphone with ideal sound rejection from the sides and rear of the mic to capture audio over long distances. It can be used in various environments for applications such as videos, TV broadcasts, and ENG (Electronic News Gathering) productions.
It features a roll-off position switch that reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise like traffic, room reverberation, and mechanically coupled vibrations. The microphone comes with a stand clamp, a 5/8" to 3/8" adapter, a windscreen, an AA battery, and a protective carrying case.
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