Detail 01
Line + gradient pattern
Narrow pickup down the barrel. Point it precisely — off-axis sources drop away, but so does a subject who drifts.
Product detailSKU #1273887989106
Audio-TechnicaAT875R Short Shotgun Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Short shotgun condenser for camera and boom work. Buy it if you need to reject room and crowd noise while recording dialogue or location sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Boom-mounted dialogue on video shoots and interviews
- Camera-top sound where the subject is a few feet away
- Isolating one voice in a noisy or reflective room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio vocals — a large-diaphragm cardioid sounds fuller
- Loud sources close up; 127 dB SPL is moderate headroom
- Anyone without phantom power on their recorder or camera
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
90 Hz–20 kHz response
Low end rolls off early, which trims traffic rumble and handling noise while leaving speech intelligibility intact.
Detail 03
11–52V phantom power
Runs on low-voltage phantom, so many field recorders and camera inputs power it without a full 48V supply.
Detail 04
2.8 oz, 6.89 inches long
Light and short enough for a boom pole or camera shoe without unbalancing a small rig.
Detail 05
127 dB max SPL
Fine for voices and ambience. Close-miking a snare or guitar cabinet will push it past its limit.
Detail 06
100 ohm output, XLR
Standard low-impedance balanced output. Long cable runs to the recorder stay quiet.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs phantom power — a camera with only plug-in power will not run it
- 02Comes with a stand clamp, thread adapter and carrying case; no shockmount
- 03Handling and boom noise travels; budget for a shockmount and windscreen outdoors
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work on a DSLR?
Only through an XLR interface or recorder that supplies phantom power between 11 and 52V. The camera's 3.5mm mic input alone cannot power it.
02Do I need a windscreen for outdoor use?
Yes. The supplied clamp and case do not include wind protection, and a shotgun tube is very sensitive to moving air. Add foam for light breeze, fur for real wind.
03How close does the mic need to be?
Closer is better for a full sound. A short shotgun rejects the sides well, but distance still brings in room reflections. Keep it just outside the frame.
04Can I use it for singing or podcasting?
It works, but the narrow pattern punishes movement and the response starts at 90 Hz, so voices sound thinner than on a large-diaphragm cardioid mic.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Line + gradient
- Impedance
- 100 ohms
- Frequency Response
- 90-20,000 Hz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- ”30 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 127 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Microphone
- 2.8 oz. (80 g)
- Dimensions
- 6.89 inch (175.0 mm) long, .83 inch (21 mm) diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- SG4
4 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 74 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; protective carrying case
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 107 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
