Audio-Technica Introduces New Stereo Shotgun Microphones

The AES Convention marks the launch of the new AT815ST and AT835ST Stereo Shotgun Microphones from Audio-Technica. Field-tested for the past year by broadcasters around the world, the new AT815ST and AT835ST microphones are designed to capture high-quality stereo field audio in the most demanding situations. Both models are compact, rugged and lightweight, and feature independent Line-cardioid and Figure-of-eight condenser elements.

A three-position mode switch allows selection of a non-matrixed M-S mode and two internally-matrixed left/right stereo modes. In M-S mode, each microphone provides independent Mid and Side signals. This allows the desired stereo image to be created at the recording desk or mixing electronics. The two internally-matrixed modes provide traditional "left-right" stereo. To accommodate varying acoustic environments, the user may select between a "wide" pattern (LR-W) with increased ambient pickup, and a "narrow" pattern (LR-N) which offers more rejection and less ambience.

The AT815ST has a frequency response of 30-20,000 Hz and a length of 14.96". The shorter AT835ST (9.29") has a frequency response of 40-20,000 Hz. Both models have switchable low-frequency roll-off (80 Hz, 12 dB/octave), require 11-52V phantom power, and come with a foam windscreen, stand clamp and 24" stereo cable that terminates in two standard XLR connectors.

"The AT815ST and AT835ST Stereo Shotgun Microphones are a direct result of input we received from broadcasters over the last few years," stated Michael Edwards, studio/broadcast market manager for Audio-Technica. "After extensive testing of these new microphones by television broadcast professionals, as well as at Olympic test events held earlier this year, we're very confident they will become favorites among broadcasters, sound recordists and videographers."