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Line plus gradient pattern
An interference tube narrows the front pickup. Aim it precisely — off-axis sound is not just quieter, it is coloured.
Product detailSKU #1273887989018
Audio-TechnicaAT8015 Shotgun Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 9-inch shotgun condenser that runs on phantom or battery. For boom work, video interviews and reaching a source you cannot mic up close.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Boom pole dialogue on video and documentary shoots
- Cameras and field recorders with XLR inputs but no phantom
- Reaching a speaker or performer from several feet away
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small untreated rooms, where reflections make shotguns sound hollow
- Close studio vocals or podcasting at a desk
- Cameras with only a 3.5 mm mic jack
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Phantom or internal battery
Works on 11 to 52V from a mixer, or on its own cell when the camera supplies no power at all.
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132 dB max SPL on phantom, 120 dB on battery
Battery mode costs you 12 dB of headroom and a chunk of dynamic range. Use phantom whenever it is available.
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40 Hz to 20 kHz response
Full range for a shotgun, so voices keep their body. Room noise and traffic rumble come along with it.
Detail 05
80 Hz roll-off switch
Cuts handling thumps from the pole and low wind rumble at the capsule, before it ever hits the recorder.
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9 inches long, 195 grams
Light enough for a boom pole or a shockmount above a camera without fighting the rig for balance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Comes with a stand clamp, thread adapter, windscreen, battery and carrying case
- 02The foam windscreen handles indoor air only; outdoors needs a blimp or fur
- 033-pin XLR output — a DSLR with a mini-jack needs an adapter or recorder
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power?
No. It runs on an internal battery when phantom is unavailable, with lower headroom and dynamic range. Phantom works from 11 to 52V.
02Will it fit a standard mic stand?
Yes. The included clamp fits 5/8-inch stands, and the supplied adapter steps it down to 3/8-inch European threads.
03Can I use it outdoors?
Yes, with wind protection. The supplied foam handles indoor air movement; real outdoor wind needs a basket and fur cover, plus the 80 Hz roll-off.
04How far away can it pick up?
It narrows the pickup rather than amplifying distance. It works best a few feet from the source; farther back, room reflections take over.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Line + gradient
- Impedance
- Phantom: 250 ohms; Battery: 300 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 40-20,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switch
- Flat roll-off
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- Phantom: ”38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa; Battery: ”39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- Phantom: 132 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; Battery: 120 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Microphone
- 6.9 oz. (195 g)
- Dimensions
- 18.11 inch (232 mm) long, .83 inch (21 mm) diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- SG3
4 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 72 db, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands; 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter; AT8135 windscreen; battery; protective carrying case
- Dynamic Range Typical
- Phantom: 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL; Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
