AUDIO TECHNICA AT8024 Stereo/Mono Camera-Mount Microphone

With its lightweight yet feature-rich design, the AT8024 Stereo/Mono Camera-Mount Microphone offers a simple, powerful solution for capturing high-resolution audio for video. Selectable line-cardioid mono and internally matrixed mid-side stereo modes provide the flexibility to focus the recording on a single sound source or to widen the field for outstanding sonic realism. In either mode, the AT8024 delivers audio that is dramatically better than that supplied by the camera’s internal microphone.

The AT8024 camera-mount microphone also comes equipped with a three-position adjustable attenuator (-20 dB, -10 dB, 0 dB) to capture even soft and very loud sound passages without distortion. A switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces pickup of undesired ambient noise, room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations. The microphone is powered by a single AA battery for optimal performance with high max SPL, and features an integral camera shoe mount that attaches quickly to DSLRs and shoe-equipped camcorders.

• Designed for use with DSLR and other video cameras, delivering dramatically better sound quality than the camera’s internal microphone

• Selectable line-cardioid mono or mid-side stereo modes provide the flexibility to capture high-resolution audio in any environment

• Handles loud sound sources without distortion

• Three-position adjustable attenuator and switchable low-frequency roll-off

• Integral rubber shock mounts isolate the microphone from vibration and mechanical camera noise

• Compact, lightweight design with integral shoe mount

• Red/green LED power indicator

• Includes windscreen, fuzzy windscreen and AA battery

This product, like the VideoMic (VM), now the worldʼs biggest selling on camera shotgun microphone, is also destined to become an Industry standard and not only offers the same sound quality & performance as itʼs predecessor, but also meets the industry demand for stereo recording.

Now videographers may use true ʽstudioʼ stereo recording techniques in the field with ease. The X/Y configuration enables the SVM to capture the true ambience of the recording space, while still offering a high level of rear rejection and low noise.

Fitted with a shoe mount, the SVM has the same low noise circuit design as the VM. The SVM offers 9V battery operation, an LED battery status indicator, a high pass filter switch, and a -10dB pad switch which allows for the mic to be used on most cameras with perfect level control.

You can also use the SVM as a remote mic on a stand, or a RØDE boom pole (Optional Accessory), which truly makes this versatile product well suited for all video applications including Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Weddings, Sports Events & Interviews. Rode Stereo Video Mic Features

• Stereo X/Y condenser microphone
• Broadcast sound quality
• Two stp high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz
• Rugged cast aluminum body
• 9V battery operation
• Custom designed integral windshield
• Low noise circuitry
• Low handling noise
• Integral camera-shoe mount
• Includes Dead Kitten windscreen

• Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
• Frequency range: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Signal/Noise Ratio: 74 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Equivalent Noise: 20 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Maximum SPL: 134 dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 Ohm load)
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Power (Supply voltage): 7 mA, 9 V DC Alkaline Battery, (NSI: 1604A or IEC:6LR61)
• Battery Life: 60+ hours
• Output Connection: Stereo mini jack plug - ø3.5mm (Right Channel - Ring, Left Channel - Tip)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.75 x 3.9 x 2.5 Inches (172 x 100 x 64 mm)
• Weight: .72 lbs (330 grams)

The new RODE NTG-2 is a lightweight condenser shotgun microphone, designed
for professional applications within the film, video, television and production industries.
The NTG-2 provides a balanced low impedance output stage and operates either
from an internal 1.5 V battery (AA) or 48 V to the P48 standard. A wide bandwidth
and controlled polar response coupled with low noise SMT electronics, makes the
NTG-2 the perfect choice for film, video engineering and voice-over work. The NTG-2
is extremely lightweight making it ideal for mounting directly to video cameras or on
boom poles.
The NTG-2 comes complete with mount and windshield.The windscreen effectively
suppresses wind noise when recording outdoors in moderate conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Features:
Broadcast sound quality. Rugged metal construction. Condenser microphone transducer.
Weighing 161 grams approx. . Low noise circuitry. Low handling noise. Supplied with stand
mount and zip pouch. Designed & manufactured in Australia. Full 2 year guarantee.
Operation power:
The NTG-2 is designed to operate from standard P48 phantom power or a 1.5 V Alkaline Battery.
The NTG-2 will operate between 44 V to 52 V applied with positive polarity to pin 2 and pin 3 via
the output XLR connector.
Operation output impedance:
The NTG-2 will operate satisfactorily into a load impedance as low as 1 k§?. If a
load below this is used, the output signal level will be reduced. The NTG-2??s
output is balanced between pin 2 (hot) and pin 3 (cold). Pin 1 is ground.
Acoustic principle:  Line plus Gradient.
Directional pattern:  Super-Cardioid.
Frequency range:
20 Hz ~ 20 kHz selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB octave
Output impedance: 250 ? - phantom power, 350 ? - battery power
Signal noise ratio din iec 651:
76 dB (1 kHz rel. 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Equvalent noise: 18 dB SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum spl:  131 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 k?)
Sensitivity:
-36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB (at 1 kHz in free field into open circuit)
Dynamic range din iec 651: 113 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power supply voltage: 1.5 V Alkaline Battery or P48 Phantom
Current consumption:  2.0 mA
Battery life:  >400 hours with fresh alkaline battery.
Output connection:
3 pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2(+), 3(-) and Pin 1 (ground)
Weight with battery: 161 g approx.
Dimensions width:  278 mm
Dimensions depth:  22mm
Dimensions height:  22mm
 

Internally switchable proximity effect compensation and sensitivity reduction.

The BCM 104 condenser microphone is the first product in the new Broadcast Line,
which is especially tailored to the demands of professional radio announcing.
What sets the Broadcast Line apart is a completely independent, functionally-
optimized design derived from extensive 3D simulations.
The large-diaphragm condenser capsule used in the BCM 104 has a cardioid directional
pattern with internally switchable proximity effect compensation. A second switch allows
the sensitivity to be reduced by 14 dB.
The microphone headgrill twists off easily for quick cleaning. Neumann offers optional,
color-coded headgrills so that, for reasons of hygiene, each announcer working at an
announcing desk can use his or her individual headgrill.
Directly in front of the capsule, mounted on a frame holder, is a piece of fine gauze that
serves as a built-in popscreen.
The BCM 104 has an elastic mount against structure-borne noise, that is compatible with
standard broadcast-segment microphone arms.

Features:
Cardioid microphone for broadcast & studio
Large diaphragm condenser capsule with
switchable proximity compensation
Distinctive design
Integrated pop screen
Quick release head grille for easy cleaning
Individual head grilles available for each user

Acoustic features
The microphone headgrill houses the K 04 large-diaphragm capsule, which has a flat frequency
response up to 3 kHz. Higher frequencies have an increased presence of 2 dB maximum.
Since the above-mentioned microphone characteristics are obtained without the use of resonance
effects, the microphone features excellent transient response and transmits all transient phenomena
of music and speech without any coloration.
The integrated Pop Screen
A pop screen not only prevents the occurrence of plosive pop noises in vocal recordings, but also
efficiently prevents unwanted particles, from respiratory moisture, nicotine, to food remnants, from
settling on the diaphragm.
The pop screen can be removed for cleaning without the use of tools.

Electrical features
Instead of a transformer to couple the microphone output to the supply voltage, the BCM 104
has an electronic circuit which, like a transformer, provides for good common mode rejection.
Interference induced in the balanced modulation line is thus suppressed as usual.
With a very low self-noise of 7 dB(A), and an overload capability extending to 138 dB SPL,
the BCM 104 has a dynamic range of 131 dB (DIN/IEC 651).
Filter and Preattenuation
The BCM 104 amplifier has a linear operation down to 20 Hz. An active filter efficiently suppresses
signals below this frequency. In order to compensate for the proximity effect, a high-pass filter,
electronically activated by a switch, is built into the microphone. This filter reduces frequencies
below 100 Hz by 12 dB/octave.
A 14-dB preattenuation switch is provided in order to adjust the sensitivity, if necessary,
to transmission circuits designed for dynamic microphones. But this will increase the
self noise by 14 dB.Both switches are located inside the microphone housing, since they
will normally be operated only once, when the broadcasting facility is set up.
Mounting
The preferred mode of operation is to suspend the BCM 104 from a standard studio boom arm.
A thread adapter to fit different connector threads is included.
In order to provide protection from structure-borne noise, both the capsule and the microphone
in its mount are elastically suspended.
The optional SG 5 swivel mount allows additional angling of the BCM 104 by +/-90 degrees.

Application hint:
While designed to be an announcer's mic for broadcasting and studio, this is
just one of the most common applications. With additional experimentation,
you will gain maximum use from this microphone.

Technical Description:
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz -- 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 22 mV/Pa
-14 dB attenuation: 4.4 mV/Pa
Rated impedance: 50 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3: 18 dB
Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651: 7 dB-A
S/N ratio CCIR 468-3: 76 dB
S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 87 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 152 dB
Maximum output voltage: 10 dBu
Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 131 dB
Supply voltage: 48 V +/- 4 V
Current consumption: 3.2 mA
Matching connector: XLR 3 F
Weight: 500 g
Diameter: 64 mm
Length: 85 mm

For when you need even more advanced recording than R-09's built-in mic
CS-15CS-15 For serious field recording, the optional CS-15 cardioid-type stereo microphone is a great match for the R-09. For portability and convenience, the R-09 supplies the power to the mic. Bundled with the microphone are a desktop stand, a hand-held mount, and a windscreen.
    
Cardioid-type stereo microphone
    
Battery operation is also possible when using with a recorder that doesn't supply the power
    
Ideal combination with the R-09 --- also the UA-4FX and the UA-1EX
    
Comes with a desktop stand, a hand-held mount (can be attached to the microphone stand) and a windscreen