Audio-Technica has announced the ATV-SG1 and ATV-SG1LE On-Camera Shotgun Microphones for videographers and content creators for use with DSLR, mirrorless SLR, and other cameras.
The flagship ATV-SG1 delivers professional grade dual-channel flexibility with matrix switch that lets users choose duplicate left/right channels, a primary track paired with a -6dB safety track, or a primary microphone track alongside a wireless lavalier feed, all sent directly into the camera’s stereo input. The ATV-SG1LE is a more streamlined mic without the safety track/lavalier channel. Designed and manufactured in Japan, both the ATV-SG1 and ATV-SG1LE harness Audio-Technica’s expertise in content creation and broadcast audio.
Inspired by A-T’s experience developing microphones for global broadcasting applications, the ATV-SG1 uses a highly directional 100mm acoustic tube to keep pickup on the sound source.. The newly designed 14mm large-diameter diaphragm exhibits high-sensitivity and low-noise characteristics. In addition, an integrated shockmount dissipates unwanted handling noise from camera movement and vibrations, while A-T’s patented RF noise-immunity technology prevents the mic from picking up noise from nearby smartphones or other electronic devices.
The ATV-SG1 also offers a number of professional extras to give users greater control over the audio. These include a low-cut filter switch to attenuate noise from wind, traffic, HVAC systems, and other low-frequency sources, plus a gain knob on the rear of the unit for stepless, on-the-fly easy to read gain adjustment.
The safety track feature records the main audio level to the left channel and a backup track at -6dB to the right channel. This helps ensure users still get a clean, usable recording even if unexpected volume spikes occur during a shoot. With its external input jack and accessory shoe, the ATV-SG1 enables users to mount a wireless lavalier mic receiver so you can record simultaneously with the shotgun and lav mics, to enable backup recording with a single camera on professional shoots, where mistakes can be costly. In addition, there’s a headphone jack with volume adjustment knob to let users monitor the audio in real time.
The mic comes with a wind muff for protection against wind noise in outdoor and location recording environments. A 12-sided shoe mounting plate also allows it to be attached to the camera at 30° increments to enable the capture of off-centre sound sources. And the mic can slide forward or back on the mount’s rail for optimal positioning (to keep the mic out of the camera shot, to make room for other camera accessories, etc.).
The compact ATV-SG1LE on-camera shotgun mic features a TRS-to-TRS cable for connection to a DSLR, mirrorless SLR or other camera. Unlike plug-in mics that often sacrifice performance for convenience, the ATV-SG1LE’s plug-in power circuitry allows it to retain the professional characteristics equivalent to battery-powered mics, including an extended dynamic range and high max SPL.
The compact size (130mm long and 35mm wide) offers highly directional 100mm acoustic tube – the same as used in the flagship ATV-SG1 model – to keep pickup focused on the sound source while blocking unwanted background noise.
Key to its sound capture is a newly designed 14mm large-diameter diaphragm, which exhibits high-sensitivity and low-noise characteristics for detailed audio. In addition, the mic’s integrated shockmount isolates it from handling noise from camera movement and vibrations, while Audio-Technica’s RF noise-immunity technology prevents the mic from picking up any noise from nearby smartphones or other electronic devices. The microphone also comes with a wind muff to ensure clear pickup in windy conditions. The mic’s 12-sided shoe mounting plate also allows it to be attached to the camera at 30° increments to enable the capture of off-centre sound sources.
More: www.audio-technica.eu