Audio-Technica ATR97 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone

by Audio-Technica

Product Features

• Ideal for meetings, teleconferencing, and desktop computer use
• Omnidirectional pickup pattern offers full area coverage with no rejection
• On/off switch on bottom saves batteries, preserves privacy
• Rugged housing features low-profile design for minimum visibility
• Permanently-attached 4.9-foot cable terminated with minijack (.125-inch) plug

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1.8 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HO3V
• Item model number: 97
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,400 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The ATR97 is a condenser boundary microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is useful in surface-mounted applications, for meetings, teleconferencing and desktop computer use. The microphone's low-profile design assures minimum visibility.

Great for surface-mounted applications such as meetings, teleconferencing and desktop computer use.

Includes 1/4-inch adapter and attached 4.9-foot cable terminates in 3.5mm mini jack.

The Omni pickup pattern offers full area coverage, and the mic also features an on/off switch for cutting signal to save batteries or preserve privacy.

The ATR97's rugged housing is built to last, and the permanently-attached 4.9-foot (1.5 m) cable is terminated with 3.5 mm mini-plug for quick connection to PCs, portable recorders and other devices.

ATR97 Specifications

• Element: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response: 50 - 15,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -46 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 1000 ohms
• Weight: 1.7 oz (48 g)
• Cable: 4.9-foot (1.5 M) terminated with 3.5 mm mini-plug

What's in the Box
ATR97 Microphone, 1/4-Inch Adapter, Battery

Product Description

The ATR97 is a condenser boundary microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is useful in surface-mounted applications, for meetings, teleconferencing and desktop computer use. The microphone's low-profile design assures minimum visibility.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This saved my sanity!, January 7, 2009

By	D. Beaugez "avid reader" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Audio-Technica ATR97 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone (Electronics)

I was doing my videos for National Board Certification and to my horror found that my students could not be heard! Audio-Technica to the rescue! With the included adapter, it fit perfectly into the ancient video camera at my school and my problem was solved!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Did not meet our needs, March 10, 2008

By	D. Lucas "Instructional Project Manager" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Audio-Technica ATR97 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone (Electronics)

I purchasd two of these microphones to record conversations during data gathering meetings using a computer. I was using tools such as Camtasia and Audacity. The mics did not pick up enough of the conversation to be useful. I tried four different computers with the same result, they did not meet our requirements. I purchased a more expensive Sony ECM-F01 and it works as described - great! So I am stuck with two mics that don't perform.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really GooD!, January 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Audio-Technica ATR97 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone (Electronics)

This is the best mic! It is a good shape, easy to use, simple, small, good quality and perfect for any home mic use! I LOVE mine!