AT899
Discontinued
Subminiature Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

AT899

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Overview

AT899

The AT899 subminiature omnidirectional microphone is engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. Its low-profile design (a mere 5 mm in diameter) assures minimum visibility. The mic may be worn as a lavalier and is easily hidden in clothing or hair. Includes a clothing clip, viper clip, magnet clip and lanyard, two windscreens, two element covers, three single mic holders, and two double mic holders.

Available configurations:

AT899: 9.8' (3.0 m) permanently attached cable terminated with TA3F connector; AT8537 power module (with 80 Hz high-pass filter) for battery or phantom power.

AT899c: 55" (1.4 m) permanently attached cable (unterminated); no power module.

AT899c-TH: same as AT899c but in "theater" color (beige). 

AT899cH: 55" (1.4 m) permanently attached cable terminated with a screw-down 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica cH-style body-pack wireless transmitters; no power module.

AT899cH-TH: same as AT899cH but in "theater" color (beige). 

AT899cW: 55" (1.4 m) permanently attached cable terminated with a locking 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica cW-style body-pack wireless transmitters; no power module.

AT899cW-TH: same as AT899cW but in "theater" color (beige).

AT899cT4: 55" (1.4 m) permanently attached cable terminated with TA4F connector for use with Shure wireless systems; no power module.

Features

  • Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for vocalists, lecturers, stage and television talent, and houses of worship
  • Low-profile design (a mere 5 mm in diameter) is ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
  • Operates on battery or phantom power
  • All wireless models available in either low-reflectance black or beige
  • Extensive array of provided accessories includes a clothing clip, viper clip, magnet clip and lanyard (black models only), windscreens, element covers, interchangeable single and double mic holders
  • Accessories available separately include complete accessory kits, clothing clips, three-pack element covers and three-pack windscreens
  • 9.8' (3.0 m) cable permanently attached to mic, TA3F connector at power module
  • RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
  • Also available as: AT899c – less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable, unterminated AT899c-TH – same as AT899c but in "theater" color (beige) AT899cL4 – less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with Lemo connector for Sennheiser SK wireless systems AT899cL4-TH – same as AT899cL4 but in "theater" color (beige) AT899cT4 – less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with TA4F connector for Shure wireless systems AT899cT5 – less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with TA5F connector for LetroSonics wireless systems AT899cT5-TH – same as AT899cT5 but in "theater" color (beige) AT899cH – less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with a screw-down 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica wireless systems featuring cH-style connector AT899cH-TH – same as AT899cH but in "theater" color (beige) AT899cW – less power module; 55" (1.4 m) cable terminated with a locking 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica wireless systems featuring cW-style connector AT899cW-TH – same as AT899cW but in "theater" color (beige)

Specifications

Microphones
Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz
Low Frequency Roll Off 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity Phantom: -43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Output Impedance Phantom: 200 ohms - Battery: 250 ohms (wired only)
Maximum Input Sound Level Phantom: 138 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 116 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range Phantom: 108 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 86 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 64 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Battery Type 1.5V AA/UM3
Battery Current/Life 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
Switches Flat, roll-off (recessed)
Weight (Microphone) 0.02 oz (0.5 g)
Weight (Power Module) 3.6 oz (102 g)
Weight Microphone 0.5 g - Power module 102 g
Cable 9.8' (3.0 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.08" (2.0 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F output connector that mates with TB3M jack on power module
Dimensions Microphone 16.0 mm long, 5.0 mm diameter - Power Module 145.0 mm long, 21.0 mm diameter
Dimensions (Power Module) 5.71" (145.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) diameter
Dimensions (Microphone) 0.63" (16.0 mm) long, 0.20" (5.0 mm) diameter
Output Connector (Power Module) Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included AT8537 power module; AT8439 cable clip; clothing clip base; viper clip base; magnet clip base and plate with lanyard; three single mic holders; two double mic holders; two element covers; two windscreens; battery; protective carrying case
Audio-Technica Case Style M29

Downloads

AT899 Submittal Sheet
AT899 Specification Sheet