USA / Germany - Audio-Technica has announced the latest addition to its expanding line of lavalier microphones: the AT898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Intended for high-quality, low-profile operation, the AT898 provides maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for applications including lectures, stage and television presentation, and houses of worship, say A-T. The AT898 is a mere 5mm in diameter, operates on battery or phantom power and includes a complete accessory kit.

The subminiature cardioid element is enclosed in a rugged, low-profile housing with internal construction designed to minimize noise from handling, clothing, and wind. The microphone plugs into the included power module, which features battery/phantom power operation, switchable low-frequency roll-off switch, and an integral XLR3M connector supplying a low-impedance balanced output. The extensive accessory kit includes three single and two double interchangeable mounts, clothing clip, viper clip, magnetic clip, and two open-pore foam windscreens.

The AT898 comes complete with a convenient carrying case that holds the microphone and accessories. Wireless and unterminated versions of the microphone are available for use with Audio-Technica and other popular wireless systems. This product is scheduled to be available for purchase in summer 2004. Audio-Technica is exhibiting at Stand 41 Hall 4.1 ProLight&Sound in Frankfurt (31 March - 3 April).

(Lee Baldock)


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