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product_id: 71797623
title: "Audio-Technica AT897 Line/Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone"
brand: "audio-technica"
price: "$914.21"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Audio Technica"
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# 11" compact length Narrow acceptance angle Battery or phantom power Audio-Technica AT897 Line/Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** $914.21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎙️ Capture Every Detail, Stay Out of Sight

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audio-Technica AT897 Line/Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** $914.21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/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

- • **Crystal Clear Sound:** Smooth, natural on-axis audio quality ensures your voice and ambient sounds come through crisp and true.
- • **Versatile Power Options:** Runs on phantom power or a single AA battery—flexibility for any location or setup.
- • **Pinpoint Audio Precision:** Line + gradient polar pattern delivers razor-sharp long-distance sound capture with superb side/rear noise rejection.
- • **Out of Frame, In the Zone:** Short 11" design keeps your mic invisible on camera, perfect for sleek, professional shoots.
- • **Built to Last, Ready to Perform:** Durable stainless steel body with premium build quality backed by a 5-year warranty—professional reliability you can trust.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT897 is a professional-grade shotgun condenser microphone designed for video production and broadcast. Its compact 11-inch length keeps it discreet on camera, while the line + gradient polar pattern ensures focused long-distance audio capture with excellent side and rear noise rejection. Powered by phantom or battery, it delivers smooth, natural sound with durable stainless steel construction and a 5-year warranty, making it a top choice for filmmakers and broadcasters seeking high-quality, reliable audio.

## 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 db |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,198 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #215 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 hertz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310098315 |
| Hardware Platform | Camera, Television |
| Impedance | 200 ohm |
| 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 |
| Number of Items | 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 Count |
| Warranty Description | 5-year limited end-user warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Included Components:** Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone
- **Model Name:** ATAT897
- **Polar Pattern:** Line + gradient
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Video production, Broadcast audio acquisition

## 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: 2026-08-25*