Audio Technica AT898CW Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Designed to be worn as a lavalier or hidden in clothing, Audio-Technica's discreet-design cardioid AT898 offers maximum intelligibility, accurate voice reproduction and unobtrusive appearance for use in houses of worship, broadcast studios, theaters, etc. The AT898CW is terminated with locking 4-pin connector for Audio Technica A-T UniPak wireless systems. Its switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces sensitivity to popping. Battery or phantom power.

Features
Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for 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

Extensive array of provided accessories includes a clothing clip, viper clip, magnet clip and lanyard (black models only), windscreens, interchangeable single and double mic holders

Accessories available separately

RoHS compliant--free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

Technical Info

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq. Response: 200-15,000 Hz

LF Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

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

Impedance: Phantom: 200 ohms

Battery: 250 ohms

Max. Input Sound Level: Phantom: 131 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Battery: 115 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Dynamic Range (typical): Phantom: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

Battery: 84 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 63 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical

Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3

Battery Current: / LIFE 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)

Switch: Flat, roll-off (recessed)

Weight (Mic): 0.03 oz (0.9 g)

Dimensions (Microphone): 0.91 in. (23.0 mm) long, 0.21 in. (5.3 mm) diameter

Accessories Furnished: 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 Case Style: M30