Audio Technica AT898CL4 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 AT898CL4 is terminated for Sennheiser wireless systems using Lemo connector. 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