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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?
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
visit TECH
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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.
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
will reduce unwanted
vibration or wind noise.
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.
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