Overview
Audio-Technica AT803, Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone
The AT803 provides excellent yet unobtrusive sound pickup for lecturers and stage/TV performers. Designed for clip-on lavalier and musical instrument use, it features an integral 80 Hz high-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The microphone operates on battery or phantom power.
Features
- High intelligibility for lecturers and stage/TV performers
- Provides excellent yet unobtrusive sound pickup
- UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
- Operates on battery or phantom power
- 6' (1.8 m) cable permanently attached to mic, TA3F connector at power module
- RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
Specifications / Documents
- Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
- Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
- Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 135 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 121 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- Dynamic Range: Phantom: 107 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 93 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 66 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3
- Battery Current/Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
- Switches: Off, on-flat, on-roll-off
- Weight: (Microphone) 2.8 g (0.1 oz)
- Weight: (Power Module) 139 g (4.9 oz)
- Cable 1.8 m (6') long (permanently attached to microphone), 2.6 mm (0.10") diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
- Dimensions:
- Microphone: 25.0 mm (0.98") long, 10.2 mm (0.40") diameter
- Power Module: 84.0 mm (3.31") H x 63.0 mm (2.48") W x 22.0 mm (0.87") D
- Output Connector: (Power Module) Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type (on Power Module)
- Accessories Included:
- AT8531 power module
- AT8419 clothing clip
- AT8116 windscreen
- Battery
- Protective carrying case
- Audio-Technica Case Style: M1
