Detail 01
X/Y stereo, one capsule pair
Both elements sit at the same point, so the stereo image stays mono-compatible with no phase cancellation.
Product detailSKU #1273887988870
Audio-TechnicaAT8022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single-point X/Y stereo condenser for field recording, ambience and live capture. For anyone who needs true stereo from one mic on a boom or camera.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Room, crowd and ambience capture where one mic covers width
- Camera-mounted location sound using the included 3.5mm TRS cable
- Recorders without phantom power — it runs on one AA
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Close-miking a single vocal or instrument; use a mono mic
- Windy outdoor work without a blimp or fur cover
- Tracking that needs air above 15 kHz
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.
Detail 02
Runs on an AA battery or 11–52V phantom
Works on cameras and recorders that supply no phantom power, and switches to phantom when it is available.
Detail 03
5-pin XLR output with two supplied cables
One cable splits to two 3-pin XLRs for recorders; the short one ends in 3.5mm for cameras.
Detail 04
20–15,000 Hz response
The top octave is rolled off, so cymbals and room air read slightly softer than on wider-range condensers.
Detail 05
80 Hz roll-off switch, 12 dB per octave
Cuts traffic rumble, HVAC and boom handling noise before it reaches the recorder.
Detail 06
75 dB signal-to-noise
Quiet ambiences pushed with heavy gain will show some self-noise; close and moderate sources stay clean.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The stand clamp fits 5/8-27 threads; 3/8 stands need an adapter
- 02Included windscreen handles indoor air only; outdoor wind needs a blimp
- 03No shockmount included — stand and boom thumps travel through the clamp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use it without phantom power?
Yes. One 1.5V AA runs it for roughly 700 hours, so it works on cameras and recorders that supply no phantom power.
02Does it plug into a camera's 3.5mm mic jack?
Yes. The short supplied cable runs from the mic's 5-pin output to a 3.5mm TRS plug. The longer cable splits to two 3-pin XLRs for recorders and mixers.
03Is the stereo width adjustable?
No. The X/Y angle is fixed. You change perceived width by moving the mic closer to or further from the source.
04How heavy is it on a boom or camera?
247 grams, 7.32 inches long, and under an inch across the body. Light enough for a shoe mount and easy to boom for long takes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- X/Y Stereo
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 20-15,000 Hz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switch
- Battery On/Off; Flat, Roll-off
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
4 detailsConnections & power
- Battery Current Life
- 0.7mA / 700 Hours Typical
- Output Connector
- Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Battery
- 1.5V AA/UM3
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 247
- Dimensions
- 186.0 mm (7.32 inch) long, 47.6 mm (1.87 inch) head diameter, 21.0 mm (0.83 inch) maximum body diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- S12
6 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Balanced
- 2.0 m (6.5') long, 8 conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed stereo cable with 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone end and two 3-pin XLRM-type connectors at output end;
- Phantom
- 109 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands; windscreen; battery; soft protective pouch
- Unbalanced
- 0.6 m (2.0') long stereo cable with 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone end and 3.5 mm TRS connector at output end
- Element
- Fixed-charge Back Plate Permanently Polarized Condenser
