The AT8004L and AT8004 are two excellent dynamic omnidirectional reporter (news-gathering) mics from Audio-Technica. Both are designed for interviews and have a rugged housing with hardened-steel grille which stands up to hard field use. Its internal shock mounting minimizes handling and cable noise. The only difference between the two models is that the AT8004L has a long handle for getting that bit closer in the scrum of hard news gathering and sports interviews, and the AT8004 has a normal length short handle for more compact storage when travelling.

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Main Specifications

Element: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
Frequency Response: 50 - 16,000Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity: -51dB (2.8mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa
Impedance: 300 Ohms
AT8004L Weight: 215g (7.6oz)
AT8004 Weight: 160g (5.6oz)
AT8004L Dimensions: 239.5mm (9.43") long, 35.8mm (1.41") head diameter
AT8004 Dimensions: 150.5mm (5.93") long, 35.8mm (1.41") head diameter
Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Supplied Accessories: AT8405a Stand Clamp; soft case.

The AT8010 is one of three excellent omnidirectional reporter (news-gathering) mics from Audio-Technica. This one is the more sensitive of the bunch because it is a condenser. It is therefore also good for round table discussions and similar applications. It has an extremely smooth, extended response on and off axis, low sensitivity to p-popping and overload, and operates on either a single internal battery or external phantom power.

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Main Specifications

Element: fixed charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity: -44dB (6.3mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa (Phantom); -45dB (5.6mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa (Battery)
Impedance: 200 Ohms (Phantom); 300 Ohms (Battery)
Maximum Input SPL.:137dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Phantom); 123dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Battery)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB (at 1kHz/1Pa)
Power Requirements: 11-52VDC Phantom, 2mA typical
Battery Type: 1.5V AA / UM3
Battery Current/Life: 0.4mA / 1220 hours typical
High Pass Filter Switch: Flat/Roll-Off (80Hz, 12dB/Octave)
Weight: 165g (5.8oz)
Dimensions: 178mm (7.01") long, 26mm (1.02") max diameter
Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Supplied Accessories: AT8405a Stand Clamp; AT8136 foam windscreen; battery; soft case.

The M58 is designed for those more competitive ENG applications, and has been specifically configured for use by news-gathering personnel. Its extra-long handle gets the microphone out front during the frenzy of capturing the ultimate sound bite. Other features include an internal shock mount for very low handling noise, Nextel non-glare finish, weight-balanced, slim-profile design.

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Main Specifications

Frequency Response: 40 - 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
Open circuit voltage: 1.3 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance: 200 ohm
Load impedance: > 200 ohm

BEY-M58

Beyer Dynamic M58 Omnidirectional Dynamic Reporter's Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM Microphone Lead - see Mic Accessories) - IN STOCK

£169 each including Vat