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AT822, AT 822, AT-822

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With a compact, lightweight design, the AT822 is ideal for DAT recording as well as television, FM and field applications. The microphone is equipped with unbalanced outputs for use with readily available audio and video equipment. Its closely matched elements provide the spatial impact and realism of a live sound field. The mic offers excellent channel separation and switchable low-frequency roll-off.

• Ideal for DAT recording as well as television, FM and field applications
  
• Compact, lightweight design is perfect for camera-mount use
  
• Closely-matched elements provide the spatial impact and realism of a live sound field
  
• Excellent channel separation
  
• Switchable low-frequency roll-off
  
• Includes a 1.7' (0.5 m) cable (XLRF-type to stereo 3.5 mm mini-plug); and a 10' (3 m) cable (XLRF-type to two mono 3.5 mm mini-plugs)
  
• Battery operation only
  

SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENTS	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN	X/Y Stereo
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF	150 Hz, 6 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	-45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
CHANNEL BALANCE	<=2.5 dB
IMPEDANCE	200 ohms unbalanced
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	125 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
BATTERY TYPE	1.5V AA/UM3 Warning: The AT822 is designed for battery operation only. Do not attempt to use when phantom power is present. Possible damage to the microphone may result.
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE	1.2 mA / 1000 hours typical (alkaline)
SWITCH	Off, flat, roll-off
WEIGHT	5.8 oz (165 g)
DIMENSIONS	7.76" (197.0 mm) long, 2.44" (62.0 mm) maximum head width, 0.83" (21.0 mm) body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
CABLES	1.7' (0.5 m) long, 3-conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed, stereo cable with 3-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone end, 3.5 mm stereo mini plug at output end. 10.0' (3.0 m) long, 3-conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed, stereo cable with 3-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone end, two 3.5 mm mono mini plugs with 1/4" phone plug adapters at output end.
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	Gun-grip snap-in stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; camera shoe mount adapter; battery; AT8120 windscreen; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	S3

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