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Line + gradient pattern
Narrow forward pickup with strong side rejection. Aim matters — a few degrees off axis noticeably dulls the source.
Product detailSKU #1273887988756
Audio-TechnicaAT8035 Shotgun Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14.5-inch shotgun condenser for video, field, and boom work. Runs on phantom power or a single AA, so it works on a camera rig or a console.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Boom-miking dialogue on video and documentary shoots
- Field recording where a battery beats hunting for phantom power
- Stage and sports pickup from outside the frame
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio vocals — a large-diaphragm cardioid suits that better
- Anyone needing a shockmount or boom pole included
- Handheld use; shotguns punish handling noise
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 AA battery power
1200 hours typical on one alkaline. You can hang it off a camera or recorder with no phantom supply.
Detail 03
132 dB SPL on phantom, 120 dB on battery
Phantom gives 12 dB more headroom. On battery near loud sources you are closer to distortion.
Detail 04
80 Hz roll-off switch, 12 dB/octave
Cuts traffic rumble, wind, and stage thump outdoors without touching your recorder's EQ.
Detail 05
6 oz weight, 14.53 inches long
Light enough for all-day boom work, but long enough to foul tight frames and low ceilings.
Detail 06
40–20,000 Hz response
Rolls off the deepest bass, which suits dialogue — less rumble to fight in the edit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Comes with stand clamp, 5/8-to-3/8 adapter, windscreen, battery, and carry case
- 02The foam windscreen is not enough outdoors — budget for a blimp or furry
- 03No shockmount or boom pole; handling noise transfers straight through a rigid clamp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it work without phantom power?
Yes. One AA runs it roughly 1200 hours. You lose some headroom and sensitivity versus phantom, but it works on any XLR input.
02Will it cut out background noise?
It narrows what you hear to what you point at, reducing sides and rear. It does not silence a noisy room — placement still does most of the work.
03Can I mount it on a camera?
The included clamp fits 5/8-27 threads with a 3/8-16 adapter. For a camera shoe you need a separate shoe mount, ideally shock-isolated.
04Is it good for indoor dialogue?
Yes, if the room is treated. Shotguns in small reflective rooms can pick up odd off-axis coloration, so keep it close and above the talent.
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
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsConnections & power
- Battery Current Life
- 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
- 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.
- Battery Type
- 1.5 AA/UM3
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Microphone
- 6.0 oz. (170 g)
- Dimensions
- 14.53 inch (369 mm) long, .83 inch (21 mm) diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- SG1
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; AT8132 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
