STACK August 2016 Issue 142

re you a budding YouTube influencer, 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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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.

AT9946CM

If recording sound at sports and events is

your bag, then the AT9946CM shotgun 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.

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.

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.

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.

AT9903

Looking to become the next sensation

on YouTube? 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