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 (wired configuration)
  • 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 (termination dependent)
  • RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

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: -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 SPLBattery: 86 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (wired only)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 64 dB, 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 / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
Switches Flat, roll-off (wired only)
Weight (Microphone) 0.02 oz (0.5 g)
Weight (Power Module) 3.6 oz (102 g) (wired only)
Cable 9.8' (3.0 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.08" (2.0 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable (termination dependent)
Dimensions Microphone 16.0 mm long, 5.0 mm diameter - Power Module 145.0 mm long, 21.0 mm diameter (wired only)
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 (wired only)
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 (wired only); protective carrying case
Audio-Technica Case Style M29

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AT899 Submittal Sheet
AT899 Specification Sheet

Warranties

AT899, AT899c, AT899c-TH: FIVE YEAR LIMITED END USER WARRANTY
AT899cH, AT899cH-TH, AT899cT4, AT899cT4-TH, AT899cW, AT899cW-TH: TWO YEAR LIMITED END USER WARRANTY