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Audio Technica Microphones - Something For Everyone
Audio Technica began life in 1962, initially known for production of state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, and in the 1980s the MisterDisc, a portable record player. But the company has come a long way since those days and is a leading provider of all microphones, but especially for television and radio broadcasting; Audio Technica microphones have been used at the Olympic games for the last 16 years, the World Cup, the Super Bowl and the Commonwealth Games as well as providing high quality sound for shows like Deal Or No Deal, and Big Brother.
The AT897 falls into the category of a "shotgun" mic, and can be used either with a mixer, or with a camera that supplies phantom power. It is a responsive, affordable, reliable mic, that will come to the rescue when all else fails. You will not achieve a better sound as a videographer for the same price as an AT897.
The Audio Technica lapel mics are also well worth a mention. The ATR35s omnidirectional high-quality condenser is one of the finest "newscaster" style mics on the market; easy to use and reliable. Both broadcasting mics come with a foam windscreen.
However, the vocal, instrument and studio mics are not to be sneezed at. The best selling handheld microphone in the range of Audio Technica microphones is the Artist Elite AE5400, which is considered to be one of the finest handheld condensers available on the market. It contains the same high-quality element as a lot of the studio mics, this should give you an idea of its quality. On top of this the multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency clarity. Meanwhile, the AT2020 (and its big brother the AT4040) is a highly respected, but brilliantly affordable large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone. The design of these condensers gives a warm and rich sound, but the AT2020 adds an airy quality, that gives your recording the most natural feel achievable.
Audio Technica has also tackled the problem of the delicacy of condenser mics; the AT2020 is rated at a maximum Sound Pressure Level of 144 dB, so it can easily reproduce bigger sounds with clarity. It is equally at suited to a home studio as it is part of a professional studio line-up. It is also sold with an alternative to the standard XLR output; a handy USB connection, for direct feed into a desktop PC or laptop. The instrument range encompasses a mic for every eventuality, from percussion to horns and strings.
No manufacturer has a more comprehensive range of mics specifically designed to suit certain instruments than Audio Technica. The company has also revolutionized the way microphones are proofed against interference from radio frequency, from cell phones and Bluetooth devices, as well as wireless networks and walkie-talkies using their unique, patented "Uniguard" technology. Despite their forward-thinking designs and top quality mics, Audio Technica provides a microphone for everyone, in every price range, whether you're a filmmaker, a gamer, a karaoke fan, or a recording engineer; Audio Technica microphones are the obvious choice.