AUDIO-TECHNICA AT897 LINE AND GRADIENT CONDENSER
April 2004—Audio-Technica's AT897 high-performance short shotgun microphone is designed for field audio acquisition in film/TV/video production, professional recording and broadcast applications. It offers outstanding long-distance audio pickup; smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality; and excellent off-axis rejection of sound arriving from the sides and rear of mic. It also features switchable low-frequency roll-off along with the versatility of battery/phantom power. Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz; maximum input sound level: 129 dB SPL; impedance: 200 ohms; length: 11 inches.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT898 SUBMINIATURE CARDIOID CONDENSER
April 2004—With Audio-Technica's new discrete design AT898, users are assured of maximum intelligibility, minimum visibility and the versatility of battery/phantom power. Available in wired and wireless versions, the mic features a low-profile appearance (a mere 5 mm in diameter), durable construction and switchable low-frequency roll-off to reduce popping. Includes clothing clip, magnet and viper mic mounts, three single and two double interchangeable mic holders, and two windscreens. Price: $299 (wired version).

AUDIO-TECHNICA MIDNIGHT BLUES
March 2004—Audio-Technica updated its entry-level cardioid mic line at Winter NAMM with Midnight Blues higher-output designs and lower handling noise, including the MB1k and MB3k dynamic vocal models, the MB2k dynamic instrument mic and the MB4k (battery or phantom) condenser. Price: $49 to $129.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT899 SUBMINIATURE OMNI LAVALIER
April 2003—The new AT899 subminiature omnidirectional condenser lavalier microphone provides maximum intelligibility in a mere 5mm diameter housing. The wired model has the flexibility of phantom power or battery operation. The AT899 is also available in black or beige, unterminated, or with connectors for use with various wireless systems. Included with all models is an extensive accessory collection including interchangeable clothing clip, single and double mic holders, viper clip and windscreens. Wired model list at $299. Wireless versions start at $199.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT3060
April 2003—Audio-Technica's AT3060 phantom-powered tube microphone features high sensitivity and low noise with the traditional warm sound of classic tube mic designs. An all-new, large-diameter cardioid condenser element and large coupling transformer for improved linearity at low frequencies are also included. The AT3060 operates on standard 48-volt phantom power, so it doesn't require a separate power supply and multicore cable. List is $599, including an AT8458 shockmount. To read the review, click here.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT8471 MOUNT
November 2002—Audio Technica’s AT8471 is an amazing mic mount with dual-swiveling gimbals that allow placement in any position. Slick!

AUDIO-TECHNICA AE3000 AND AE2500
September 2002—At Summer NAMM, Audio-Technica expanded its Artist Elite™ live performance mic line with the end-firing AE5100 and side-address AE3000, two large-diaphragm condensers for instrument miking, both available with the new AT8471 secure-locking, shock-isolation clamp. The big wow was the $699 AE2500, a dual-element, high-SPL design that puts side-by-side dynamic and condenser capsules in a single mic body. Intended for kick drum miking, the AE2500's 5-pin (dual-channel) XLR provides separate access to either capsule, letting users combine the two elements at the mixer for just the right blend of beater snap transients and low-end boom.

AUDIO-TECHNICA 30 SERIES
August 2002—Audio-Technica's new 30 Series includes the AT3031 cardioid and AT3032 omnidirectional small-diaphragm, fixed-charge backplate, permanently polarized condensers. Both models have a frequency response of 30 to 20,000 Hz, a conservatively rated self-noise of 16 dBA, high-SPL-handling capability (148 dB, or 158 dB with the -10dB pad switched in), and an 80Hz, 12dB/octave, low-frequency, roll-off switch. The mics are priced at $259 each, with stand clamp, foam windscreen and protective pouch. To read the review, click here.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AE2500 DUAL-ELEMENT MIC
October 2002—A-T's Artist Elite dual-element AE2500 is the ultimate kick drum mic. The revolutionary AE2500 has two elements (cardioid and dynamic) positioned in a perfect phase relationship and enclosed in a single housing. The dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater, while the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. The AE2500 features an 80Hz highpass filter and -10dB pad, and it includes the new AT8471 isolation clamp. List: $699. To read the review, click here.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AE3000
October 2002—A-T's Artist Elite" AE3000 is a cardioid condenser for high-SPL instrument miking. This large-diaphragm, side-address mic features an 80Hz highpass filter and a -10dB pad, and it requires 11-52VDC phantom power. The AE3000 has a 20-20,000Hz frequency response, 137dB dynamic range, 11 dB of self-noise and 158dB SPL handling. It includes the new AT8471 isolation clamp. List: $379.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT4040 STUDIO CONDENSER
July 2002—Audio-Technica debuts the AT4040, a cardioid, large-diaphragm condenser mic. The transformerless AT4040 features an extended, flat-frequency response (20-20,000 Hz), wide dynamic range (133 dB, 1 kHz @ max SPL) and handles SPLs up to 145 dB (1 kHz @ 1% THD), 155 dB with 10dB pad. A switchable 80Hz, -12dB/octave LF roll-off is also provided. Additional features include an aged, vapor-deposited-gold, large-diaphragm capacitor element and a symmetrical housing assembly that minimizes internal reflections. Price is $495, with shockmount, dust cover and carrying case.

AUDIO-TECHNICA ARTIST ELITE MICS
May 2002—Audio-Technica has introduced four new handheld microphones (two condenser, two dynamic) as part of the new Artist Elite™ Series. Models include the AE5400 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, a true condenser, large-diaphragm design that exhibits linear and uniform off-axis response, and includes a switchable 80Hz highpass filter, a 10dB pad and a multilevel windscreen. Other models in the range include the AE3300 Cardioid Condenser, the AE6100 Hypercardioid Dynamic and the AE4100 Cardioid Dynamic. All models are supplied with A-T's new AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp. Prices are $579 for the AE5400, $439 for the AE3300, and $289 for the AE6100 and AE4100.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT4040
May 2002—Musikmesse brought in a fresh new crop of mics. Shipping now, the AT-4040 from Audio-Technica is an affordable ($495 list), true condenser that puts a large-diaphragm cardioid element into a 4033-sized housing. Switches for low-cut filtering and -10dB pad (155dB max SPL with pad in) complete the package.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AE5400 AND AE3300
March 2002—Audio-Technica's Artist Elite Series handheld mics include the top-end AE5400 cardioid condenser ($579) with a 1-inch capsule based on A-T's 4050 studio mic; the $439 AE3300 puts the sound of A-T's popular 4033 into a handheld package. Cardioid or hypercardioid dynamic models ($289/each) are also offered.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT4033/SE
August 2001—Ten years ago, Audio-Technica changed the studio mic market with its AT4033, a low-cost/high performance cardioid condenser that became a popular choice among top producers and engineers. Now, A-T marks the anniversary with the AT4033/SE, offering the same sound as the original, but in a special edition model with improved shockmount, a custom mic dust cover and wooden case.

AUDIO-TECHNICA STEREO SHOTGUNS
March 2001—The AT815ST and AT835ST stereo shotgun microphones from Audio-Technica are designed to capture high-quality stereo audio in demanding field situations. Requiring 11-52V phantom power, both models feature independent line-cardioid and figure-8 condenser elements. Users can switch between a nonmatrixed M-S mode and two internally matrixed left/right Stereo modes for traditional stereo in either wide or narrow patterns. The AT815ST has a frequency response of 30-20k Hz and a length of 15 inches. The 9.3-inch AT835ST has a frequency response of 40-20k Hz. Both models have switchable LF roll-off (80 Hz, 12 dB/octave) and include foam windscreen, stand clamp and 24-inch stereo cable terminating in two standard-XLR connectors. The AT815ST is $999; the AT835ST is $899. To read the review, click here.