STACK #135 Jan 2016

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Are you a budding YouTuber, fancy a career providing digital content for websites, or just want record your favourite artist at a gig? Well, you’ll want more than a built-in mic at your side. Don’t panic – Audio Technica has got a range of camera mics for just about any situation you’ll be confronted with.

The AT99 series is a mid-level range of mics that will provide clear, high quality sound. Compact and lightweight, users will experience minimum fatigue when using them to film over long periods of time. Featuring a 3.5mm microphone jack, the mics can also be connected to PCs for voice-over recordings. Compatible with most DSLRs and Camcorders, they feature ‘deadcat’ wind mufflers to assist in external filming, and are simple to set up. With a price range that won’t shatter the piggy bank either, the AT99 series really does offer something for everyone. Sound good?

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6 ATW 1701 This is the big daddy, utilising Audio Technica’s superb System 10 wireless technology. The camera-mounted mic comes complete with a transmitter pack that clips onto your belt and a lapel mic. Set-up is simple and even for first time users, the ATW 1701 can be up and running in less than five minutes. Delivering unprecedented sound quality over a battery life between nine and 11 hours, burgeoning video bloggers or product reviewers have never had it so good.

stereo microphone is your pick. Designed for use with DSLRs only, the mic has an MS Stereo pick-up pattern that locates sound from the centre, left and right to create clear, wide sound capture with a focus on the point source. It also features a low-cut noise reduction button and comes with a ‘fluffy’ windshield. 3 AT9947CM For the fledgling Michael Parkinsons amongst us, the AT9947CM mono shotgun microphone has your name all over it. A mono super- directional condenser allows for clear audio recording over longer distances for the perfect interview capture. The AT9947CM also has the wind noise reducing low-cut button and comes with a ‘fluffy’ windshield.

1 AT9945CM Perfect for live music, the AT9945CM is a compact and lightweight microphone designed for use with DSLR and Camcorders. Two 14mm large diaphragm capsule mics ensure a high quality wide range sound pick-up. The central axis of each unit is matched for real XY stereo. The simple press of a low-cut button will reduce unwanted vibration or wind noise. Additionally, it comes with a ‘fluffy’ windshield to prevent wind noise. 2 AT9946CM If recording sound at sports and events is your bag, then the AT9946CM shotgun

4 AT9903 Looking to launch yourself on YouTube in 2016? The AT9903 mono mini electret condenser lapel mic (phew, what a mouthful) is just what you want for all your digital voice-over work. Featuring a sturdy metal construction and a windscreen, the mic is powered by plug-in or by a standard LR44 battery. 5 AT9920 One for the musos here. Featuring a metal grille and an inbuilt wind filter to cut down the noise, this tabletop-designed boundary mic with a 360 degree pick- up is perfect for recording instruments, room acoustics and vocals. A low-cut button

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