AT899

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).

Features

For interviews, documentary, film and theatre applications. Audio-Technica’s omnidirectional AT899 is engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. Its low-profile design (a mere 5mm in diameter) assures minimum visibility. The mic may be worn as a lavalier and is easily hidden in clothing or hair. It offers the convenience of battery or phantom power; its switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces popping.

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 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

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 (wired only)
Open Circuit Sensitivity	Phantom: -43dB (7.0mV), re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -46dB (5.0mV), 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. (wired only)
Dynamic Range	Phantom: 108dB,1 kHz at max SPL - Battery: 86dB,1 kHz at max SPL (wired only)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	64dB,1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements	11- 52V DC, 2 mA typical (wired only)
Battery Type	1.5V AA-UM3
Battery Current/Life	0.4 mA typical / 1200 hours (alkaline battery) (wired only)
Switches	Flat, roll-off (wired only)
Weight	Microphone 0.5 g - Power module 102 g
Cable	3.0 m long (permanently attached to microphone), 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
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

Downloads

AT899 Declaration of Conformity

AT899 Frequency Response

AT899 Polar Pattern

AT899 Specification Sheet

AT899c Declaration of Conformity

AT899 Frequency Response

AT899 Polar Pattern

AT899 Specification Sheet