Detail 01
37 dB stepless gain range
Lets you make continuous level adjustments from the rear-panel gain control.
Product detailSKU #1500000480807
Audio-TechnicaATV-SG1 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The ATV-SG1 is a compact on-camera shotgun condenser for video productions that need directed pickup plus on-mic recording control. Its 100 mm acoustic tube, line-plus-gradient pattern, and 14 mm diaphragm focus capture on the intended source. A stepless gain control, 160 Hz low-cut filter, and -6 dB safety track help manage changing levels and rumble during a shoot. Headphone monitoring, an external input, a sliding rail mount, integrated shock mount, rechargeable battery, and supplied windjammer make it equipped for camera-based field work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Interviews, documentaries, and vlogs where dialogue clarity and directed pickup are important.
- Location shoots with changing sound levels, using the -6 dB safety track to protect against clipping.
- Camera productions that need to monitor audio and add a wired or wireless lavalier source.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording workflows requiring separate outputs for the shotgun and external source; the external input is mixed to mono.
- Shoots lasting beyond approximately 24 hours without recharge and without headphone monitoring.
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
Safety track at -6 dB
Records a secondary channel at a lower level to help protect against unexpected volume spikes.
Detail 03
160 Hz low-cut filter, 24 dB per octave
Reduces rumble from sources such as wind, traffic, and HVAC systems.
Detail 04
5.0 in. long; 5.5 oz.
Keeps the microphone in a compact camera-mounted format.
Detail 05
Sliding rail and 30°-increment rotating shoe mount
Lets you adjust placement and alignment on the camera.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Charge time is approximately 2.5 hours; maximum operation is approximately 24 hours without headphone monitoring.
- 02Use headphones with an impedance of at least 16 ohms.
- 03The external 3.5 mm stereo-mini input is audio mixed to mono.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I monitor while recording?
Yes. The microphone has a headphone output with volume control and supports headphones of 16 ohms minimum.
02Can I connect a lavalier microphone?
Yes. Its external input accepts a wireless or wired lavalier microphone, and it can record the shotgun and lav sources simultaneously.
03What comes with the ATV-SG1?
It includes two coiled cables with 3.5 mm stereo mini plugs, a USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable, and a windjammer.
04How long does the battery run?
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery operates for up to approximately 24 hours without headphone monitoring.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Compatible Headphone Impedance
- Minimum 16 Ohm
- Polar Pattern
- Line plus gradient
- Frequency Response
- 60Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- -28dBV maximum gain, -35dBV gain setting 5
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
6 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 126dB SPL at 1kHz THD 3 percent maximum gain, 132dB SPL at 1kHz THD 3 percent minimum gain
- Input Terminal
- 3.5 mm stereo mini jack audio mixed to mono
- Output Terminal
- 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- External Power Supply
- Plug-in power 2.7V
- Power Supply
- DC 3.85V lithium ion battery
- Output Level
- 100mW at 1kHz 32 ohm load, 75mW at 1kHz 16 ohm load
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 5.5
- Dimensions
- 5.0 inch length, 1.4 inch body diameter, 3.2 inch height
13 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 77dB at 1kHz at 1Pa A-weighted maximum gain
- Operating Temperature Range
- 32°F–104°F
- Low Cut
- 160Hz, 24dB per octave
- Model
- ATV-SG1
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- Less than 1% at 60mW 1kHz 32 ohm output
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
- Storage Temperature Range
- 14°F–140°F, 10–90 percent RH without condensation
- Charging Time
- Approximately 2.5 hours
- Accessories
- Coiled cable 3.5 mm stereo mini plug ×2, USB charging cable USB-A to USB-C, windjammer
- Gain Range
- 37dB stepless
- Dynamic Range
- 109dB at 1kHz THD 3% maximum gain
- Product Type
- On-camera shotgun microphone
- Operating Time
- Maximum approximately 24 hours without headphone monitoring
