AT815ST
Discontinued
Stereo Shotgun Microphone

AT815ST

AT815ST
Overview

AT815ST

The AT815ST has been updated. Click here for more information on the newest model. At 14.96" (380.0 mm) in length, the AT815ST is engineered for long-distance pickup in broadcasting and film/TV production. The AT815ST features internal matrixing innovations that allow for professional quality stereo audio with or without an external matrix. Its compact, lightweight design is perfect for camera-mount use. The AT815ST also features switchable low-frequency roll-off and independent line-cardioid and figure-of-eight condenser elements.

Features

  • Designed for broadcasters, videographers and sound recordists
  • Compact, lightweight design is perfect for camera-mount use
  • Independent Line-cardioid and Figure-of-eight condenser elements
  • Switchable low-frequency roll-off
  • Switch selection of non-matrixed M-S mode and two internally-matrixed left/right stereo modes
  • Includes a 24" (0.61 m) cable (5-pin XLRF to two standard 3-pin XLRM connectors)

Specifications

Microphones Specification Table
Microphones
Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern Line-cardioid, Figure-of-eight
Frequency Response 30-20,000 Hz
Low Frequency Roll Off 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity Mid: -30 dB (31.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa; Side: -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa; LR Stereo: -36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level Mid: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; Side: 127 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; LR Stereo: 126 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range Mid: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL; Side: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL; LR Stereo: 102 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mid: 72 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1 Pa; Side: 68 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1 Pa; LR Stereo: 70 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical at 48V, each channel
Switches M-S, LR Stereo-Wide (LR-W); LR Stereo-Narrow (LR-N); Flat, roll-off
Weight 5.0 oz (142 g)
Cable Dual 24" (0.61 m) shielded two-conductor, terminated in two XLR3M-type connectors
Dimensions 14.96" (380.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) diameter
Output Connector Integral XLR5M-type
Accessories Included AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8135 windscreen; protective carrying case
Audio-Technica Case Style SG3

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AT815ST Specification Sheet