Audio-Technica AT898 User's Manual
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1. AT898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone Features e 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 Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear improving isolation of desired sound source e Offers the convenience of battery or phantom power operation e Rugged design and construction for reliable performance e Switchable 80 Hz high pass filter minimizes pickup of undesired low frequency sounds Also available in wireless models without power module terminated for use with all Audio Technica UniPak wireless systems and many other manufacturers wireless systems Description The AT898 is a subminiature clip on lavalier condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern It is designed to provide accurate reproduction for vocalists lecturers stage and television talent and houses of worship The microphone is intended to be worn on the clothing or hidden in props for excellent yet unobtrusive sound pickup The wide range capability of the microphone ensures clean accurate reproduction with high intelligibility for speakers presenters and other performers Its small size makes it ideal for use in applications where minimum visibility is required The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power2. or a 1 5V AA battery for operation A battery need not be in place for phantom power operation The microphone s cardioid polar pattern provides a 120 angle of acceptance The microphone includes a 3 m 9 8 permanently attached miniature cable Its free end connects to the provided AT8537 power module via TASF type connector The output of the power module is a 3 pin XLRM type connector A recessed switch in the power module permits choice of flat response or low frequency roll off via integral 80 Hz high pass filter to help control undesired ambient noise The microphone comes equipped with a power module a cable clip a clothing clip base a viper clip base a magnet clip base and plate with lanyard three single mic holders two double mic holders two windscreens and a battery A protective carrying case is also included The microphone has a low reflectance black finish broadcast amp production microphones Wireless Models Description The microphone is also available in a variety of wireless models including the AT898cW The AT898cW includes a 1 4 m 55 permanently attached miniature cable terminated with a locking 4 pin connector for use with Audio Technica UniPak body pack transmitters odels are also available in a variety of terminations for use with many other manufacturers wireless systems No power module or battery is included or required with the wireless models The wireless models dimensions pol
3. 12 or more on axis 10k 20k LEGEND Roll off polar pattern 180 5 SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION 8kHz Fixed charge back plate permanently polarized condenser Cardioid 200 15 000 Hz 80 Hz 12 dB octave Phantom 43 dB 7 0 mV re 1V at 1 Pa Battery 46 dB 5 0 mV re 1V at 1 Pa Phantom 200 ohms Battery 250 ohms Phantom 131 dB SPL 1 kHz at 1 T H D Battery 115 dB SPL 1 kHz at 1 T H D Phantom 100 dB 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery 84 dB 1 kHz at Max SPL 63 dB 1 kHz at 1 Pa 11 52V DC 2 mA typical 1 5V AA UM3 0 4 mA 1200 hours typical alkaline Flat roll off Microphone 0 9 g 0 03 oz Power module 102 g 3 6 oz Microphone 23 0 mm 0 91 long 5 3 mm 0 21 diameter Power module 145 0 mm 5 71 long 21 0 mm 0 83 diameter Power module Integral 3 pin XLRM type 3 0 m 9 8 long permanently attached to microphone 2 0 mm 0 08 diameter 2 conductor shielded cable with TA3F type output connector that mates with TB3M type jack on power module M30 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 windscreens battery protective carrying case audio technica Audio Technica U S Inc 1221 Commerce Drive Stow Ohio 44224 Audio Technica Limited Old Lane Leeds LS11 8AG England 2010 Audio Technica U S Inc au
4. a 1 4 m 55 permanently attached miniature cable terminated for use with Audio Technica UniPak body pack transmitters and a variety of other manufacturers wireless systems The wireless models dimensions polar pattern and included accessories excluding power module and battery shall be identical to those of the wired model The microphone shall also be available unterminated he Audio Technica AT898 is specified he Audio Technica AT898cW AT898cL4 AT898cT4 AT898cT5 wireless version is specified The Audio Technica AT898c unterminated is specified Specifications Element Polar pattern Frequency response Low frequency roll off Open circuit sensitivity Impedance Maximum input sound level Dynamic range typical Signal to noise ratio Phantom power requirements Battery type Battery current life Switch Weight Dimensions Output connector Cable Audio Technica case style Accessories furnished In the interest of standards development A T U S offers full details on its test methods to other industry professionals on request 1 Pascal 10 dynes cm 10 microbars 94 dB SPL 1 Typical A weighted using Audio Precision System One Specifications are subject to change without notice frequency response 200 15 000 Hz B0 100 200 500 Ik 2 a Frequency in Hertz
5. ar pattern and included accessories are otherwise identical to those of the AT898 The AT898cW is also available unterminated as the AT898c Cable Terminations AT898cW Terminated with locking 4 pin connector for use with Audio Technica UniPak body pack transmitters Terminated for Sennheiser wireless systems using Lemo connector Terminated for Shure wireless systems using TA4F type connector Terminated for Lectrosonics wireless systems using TA5F type connector Unterminated AT898cL4 AT898cT4 AT898cT5 AT898c Audio Technica is a registered trademark of Audio Technica Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or service marks of their respective owners Operation and Maintenance The AT898 requires 11V to 52V phantom power or a 1 5V AA battery for operation A battery need not be in place for phantom power operation To install the battery unscrew the base of the power supply unit and insert one AA battery into the battery compartment being certain to observe battery polarity as marked Then simply screw the base shut Alkaline batteries are recommended for longest life Remove the battery during long term storage Output is low impedance Lo Z balanced The signal appears across Pins 2 and 3 Pin 1 is ground shield Output phase is Pin 2 hot positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2 An integral 80 Hz high pass filter provide
6. be a fixed charge condenser It shall have a cardioid polar pattern with a uniform 120 angle of acceptance and a frequency response of 200 Hz to 15 000 Hz The microphone shall operate from an external 11V to 52V DC phantom power source or alternatively from a 1 5V AA UMS3 battery It shall be capable of handling sound input levels up to 131 dB phantom or 115 dB battery with a dynamic range of 100 dB phantom or 84 dB battery Nominal open circuit output voltage shall be 70 mV phantom or 5 0 mV battery at 1V 1 Pascal Output shall be low impedance balanced 200 ohms phantom 250 ohms battery The microphone shall have a 3 m 9 8 permanently attached miniature cable terminating in a TA3F type output connector The output connector shall connect to a TB3M type jack on the included power module The power module shall contain a recessed switch to permit choice of flat response or 80 Hz low frequency roll off The output of the power module shall be a 3 pin XLRM type connector The microphone shall be 23 0 mm 0 91 long and have a diameter of 5 3 mm 0 21 Weight shall be 0 9 grams 0 03 oz The microphone shall include a power module a cable clip a clothing clip base a viper clip base a magnet clip base and plate with lanyard three single mic holders two double mic holders two windscreens a battery and a protective carrying case Finish shall be low reflectance black The microphone shall also be available with
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8. s easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low end roll off The roll off position reduces the microphone s sensitivity to popping in close vocal use It also reduces the pickup of low frequency ambient noise such as traffic airhandling systems etc room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations To engage the high pass filter use the end tip of a paperclip or other small pointed instrument to slide the switch toward the bent line For use as a lavalier attach the microphone about six inches below the chin Anticipate movements that may cause the microphone to rub against or be covered by clothing and position the microphone to avoid it The included single and double mic holders are interchangeable with the included bases To change the holders simply remove original holder and snap in the desired one When using the microphone in extremely close situations slip the included open pore foam windscreen over the mic to reduce wind noise or popping CAUTION To avoid possible injury use caution when affixing the microphone viper clip to clothing The pins are sharp and may puncture 401 AT898 skin For best results ensure that pin ends rest on outside of clothing Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 110 F 43 C for extended periods Extremely high humidity should also be avoided Architect s and Engineer s Specifications The microphone shall
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