Description
The AT899 solves the problem every lav mic faces: how do you get clear, consistent pickup without the hardware becoming part of the show? Audio-Technica’s answer is a capsule just 5 mm across and 16 mm long, light enough to clip into a collar, tuck into hair, or tape under fabric without drawing attention. Once it’s on, the omnidirectional pattern keeps voice pickup consistent even as the speaker turns their head, which is exactly what you want for lecterns, panel discussions, or a pastor moving around a stage.
Power flexibility is built in. Run it from phantom power through the permanently attached 9.8-ft cable and TA3F connector at the power module, or switch to a single AA battery when a portable mixer or wireless pack is in play. A recessed low-frequency roll-off switch (80 Hz, 12 dB/octave) is on hand for taming plosives and rumble without reaching for outboard EQ.
Specs worth noting for planning your signal chain: 20-20,000 Hz frequency response, 64 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and a fixed-charge back plate design for long-term reliability. Phantom operation pushes dynamic range up to 108 dB and handles up to 138 dB SPL, while battery mode trims that to 86 dB dynamic range and 116 dB SPL max — worth knowing if you’re miking anything loud.
- 5 mm diameter capsule for near-invisible placement
- Omnidirectional pickup, steady tone regardless of head movement
- Phantom or single AA battery operation
- Recessed switchable low-frequency roll-off
- 9.8′ permanently attached cable, TA3F connector
- RoHS compliant
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