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product_id: 71797623
title: "Audio-Technica AT897 Line/Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone"
brand: "audio-technica"
price: "74317 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Audio Technica"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/71797623-audio-technica-at897-line-gradient-shotgun-condenser-microphone
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region: Iceland
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# Narrow acceptance angle for precise long-distance pickup Compact 11-inch length stays out of frame Dual power: battery or phantom power operation Audio-Technica AT897 Line/Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** 74317 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Capture every word, not the mic — pro audio that stays out of sight, never out of mind.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audio-Technica AT897 Line/Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** 74317 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/71797623-audio-technica-at897-line-gradient-shotgun-condenser-microphone)

## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Flexibility 🔋:** Runs on phantom power or a single AA battery—ensuring uninterrupted recording wherever your shoot takes you.
- • **Broadcast-Ready Build 🏆:** Durable stainless steel housing combines rugged reliability with lightweight portability for on-the-go pros.
- • **Stealthy & Streamlined 📏:** Short 11-inch design keeps your mic discreetly out of the shot, perfect for sleek, professional video setups.
- • **Precision Audio Capture 🎯:** Line + gradient polar pattern delivers razor-sharp focus on your subject’s voice, cutting out distracting background noise.
- • **Natural Sound, Zero Compromise 🎙️:** Smooth, clear on-axis audio quality captures authentic sound with minimal coloration, elevating your production value.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT897 is a professional-grade shotgun condenser microphone engineered for video production and broadcast. Its compact 11-inch length ensures it remains out of camera frame, while the line + gradient polar pattern provides a narrow acceptance angle for focused long-distance sound pickup. Operating on phantom power or a single AA battery, it delivers smooth, natural on-axis audio with excellent rejection of off-axis noise. Built with durable stainless steel, the AT897 is a reliable, versatile tool for filmmakers and broadcasters seeking crisp, clear sound without bulk.

## Description

Audio-Technica’s AT897 is designed for field audio acquisition in film/TV/video production, professional recording, wildlife recording and broadcast applications. It mounts conveniently on a DV camcorder without adding noticeable heft, and remains out of the frame even with compact digital cameras. This high-performance short shotgun offers outstanding long-distance audio pickup due to narrow acceptance angle of line + gradient design. It also features smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality and excellent off-axis rejection of sound arriving from the sides and rear of mic.

Review: Fantastic microphone! - This is an outstanding microphone for the money. I was using lavalier mics before I switched, and I have been very happy with the results. The audio is more clear, and the results are far more consistent over what I was getting with the lavaliers. Perfect for in studio use. I am sure you can do better, but this is a screaming bargain for the cost and worth every penny.
Review: Pro quality, affordable pricing - Clean, true sound. Great at reducing surrounding ambient noise, other than in front, of course. Excellent build and finish. All metal, yet very lightweight. Made in Japan. Comes in a nice case; way too big though. (Obviously one size case for all the longer shotgun mics) The nice thing is, you can cut out the foam in the extra space and put other small accessories and store it in the case. Even the mic stand adapter is quality construction. The supplied wind screen helps cut down moderate wind or close breathing noises but you will still need a deadcat or zepplin: For me, it is quite useful as a protective cushion for the mic more than a wind diffuser. In the similar price range: I have also used a few Rode shotgun mics and I think this AT has a slightly "cleaner, crisper" sound pickup than the Rodes, although not as sensitive at picking up sounds from far away, in comparison. In the higher price range: I have used Sennheiser and Sony, and to be honest, I don't notice much difference in audio quality or sensitivity with those that are 2X-3X more the price! Then again, I am not recording anything critical or scientific. Just human voices and ambient sounds. Listening through AT and Panasonic studio headphones on a Zoom H4.

## Features

- Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
- Short length (11") ensures mic stays out of the shot -- even when used with compact digital cameras
- Smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality
- Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup
- Operates on battery or phantom power

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002TTN3Y |
| Antenna Location | Video production, Broadcast audio acquisition |
| Audible Noise | 77 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #43,988 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #400 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
| Built-In Media | Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 173 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310098315 |
| Hardware Platform | Camera, Television |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 20 x 2 x 5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Condenser Microphone |
| Item Weight | 1.8 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Audio technica |
| Mfr Part Number | AT897 |
| Microphone Form Factor | Shotgun |
| Model Name | ATAT897 |
| Model Number | AT897 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Line + gradient |
| Power Source | Phantom Power or Battery |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Video production, Broadcast audio acquisition |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 77 dB |
| Special Feature | Excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic, Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup, Short length (11") ensures mic stays out of the shot - even when used with compact digital cameras, Smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality, Switchable low-frequency roll-off Special Feature Excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic, Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup, Short length (11") ensures mic stays out of the shot - even when used with compact digital cameras, Smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality, Switchable low-frequency roll-off See more |
| UPC | 763615804189 658700917229 133587593556 042005132409 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 5-year limited end-user warranty |

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Video production, Broadcast audio acquisition
- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Model Name:** AT897
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Special Feature:** Stand
- **Compatible Devices:** Camcorder, Camera
- **Color:** Black
- **Included Components:** battery, microphone
- **Polar Pattern:** Line-gradient

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic microphone!
*by A***R on May 17, 2026*

This is an outstanding microphone for the money. I was using lavalier mics before I switched, and I have been very happy with the results. The audio is more clear, and the results are far more consistent over what I was getting with the lavaliers. Perfect for in studio use. I am sure you can do better, but this is a screaming bargain for the cost and worth every penny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pro quality, affordable pricing
*by T***Y on December 30, 2012*

Clean, true sound. Great at reducing surrounding ambient noise, other than in front, of course. Excellent build and finish. All metal, yet very lightweight. Made in Japan. Comes in a nice case; way too big though. (Obviously one size case for all the longer shotgun mics) The nice thing is, you can cut out the foam in the extra space and put other small accessories and store it in the case. Even the mic stand adapter is quality construction. The supplied wind screen helps cut down moderate wind or close breathing noises but you will still need a deadcat or zepplin: For me, it is quite useful as a protective cushion for the mic more than a wind diffuser. In the similar price range: I have also used a few Rode shotgun mics and I think this AT has a slightly "cleaner, crisper" sound pickup than the Rodes, although not as sensitive at picking up sounds from far away, in comparison. In the higher price range: I have used Sennheiser and Sony, and to be honest, I don't notice much difference in audio quality or sensitivity with those that are 2X-3X more the price! Then again, I am not recording anything critical or scientific. Just human voices and ambient sounds. Listening through AT and Panasonic studio headphones on a Zoom H4.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super clean and Deep tone ! Amazing for the price!
*by J***K on July 11, 2025*

Super clean professional shotgun mic. This is an XLR shotgun Microp that goes into an XLR audio recorder, like a Zoom XLR Audio Recorder or a Tascam X8 Portacapture or a Rode Rodecaster, not a camera. A lot of these negative reviewers don’t understand the basics that you can get from a YouTube video about setting up shotgun mics for videography.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-21*