Audio-Technica AT898 Subminiature Lavalier

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Subminiature cardioid lavalier condenser on a permanently attached 3 m cable with TA3F connector, which mates with an XLR power module for wired use in theatre and broadcast.

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Audio-Technica AT898 Subminiature Lavalier

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ElementFixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
Polar PatternCardioid
Frequency Response200 - 15,000 Hz
Low Frequency Roll Off80 hz, 12 dB/octave (wired only)
Open Circuit SensitivityPhantom : –43dB (7.0mV), re 1V at 1Pa; Battery : –46dB (5,0mV), re 1V at 1Pa
Maximum Input Sound LevelPhantom: 131 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. - Battery: 115 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic RangePhantom: 100dB,1 kHz at max SPL - Battery: 84dB ,1 kHz at max SPL (wired only)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio63dB, 1 kHz at 1Pa
SwitchesFlat, roll-off (recessed) (wired only)

Physical

Phantom Power Requirements11- 52V DC, 2 mA typical (wired only)
Battery Type1.5V AA-UM3 (wired only)
Battery Current/Life0.4 mA typical / 1200 hours (alkaline battery) (wired only)
WeightMicrophone 0.9 g - Power module 102 g (wired only)
DimensionsMicrophone 23.0 mm long, 5.3 mm diameter - Power Module 145.0 mm long, 21.0 mm diameter (wired only)
Output ConnectorIntegral 3-pin XLRM-type (wired only)

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