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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
mic is powered by plug-in or by a standard LR44 battery.