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Audio-TechnicaATV-SG1LE On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

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The Korena take

For camera-based dialogue and subject-focused recording, the ATV-SG1LE combines a line-and-gradient pickup pattern with a 100 mm acoustic tube and 14 mm condenser diaphragm. It connects to DSLR and mirrorless cameras through its 3.5 mm stereo mini jack and operates from 1.5–5.0 V plug-in power, so no battery is required. At 5 inches long and 3.5 oz., it stays compact on a camera rig; the integrated shock mount, rotating shoe mount, supplied coiled cables, and windjammer support practical video setups.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Handheld interviews and vlogs where aiming pickup toward a selected speaker helps reduce surrounding distractions.
  • DSLR and mirrorless-camera shoots using a 3.5 mm connection and 1.5–5.0 V plug-in power.
  • Outdoor video work where the supplied windjammer helps reduce wind noise.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Camera setups that cannot supply the required 1.5–5.0 V plug-in power.

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.

Audio-Technica ATV-SG1LE On-Camera Shotgun Microphone construction detail

Detail 01

100 mm acoustic tube with line-and-gradient pattern

Keeps the microphone’s pickup directed toward the chosen sound source while reducing off-axis noise.

Detail 02

5.0 in. long; 3.5 oz.

Fits a compact camera-mounted format.

Detail 03

Integrated shock mount

Helps reduce noise caused by camera movement and vibration.

Detail 04

12-sided shoe mount with 30° rotation increments

Lets you reposition the microphone for off-axis sources while mounted on the camera.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Your camera setup needs to provide 1.5–5.0 V plug-in power.
  2. 02The microphone output is a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does the ATV-SG1LE need a battery?

No. It operates on 1.5–5.0 V plug-in power.

02What is included with the microphone?

It includes two coiled cables with 3.5 mm stereo mini plugs and a windjammer.

03Can the camera-shoe mount be repositioned?

Yes. Its 12-sided mounting plate rotates in 30° increments.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsSound
Polar Pattern
Line and gradient
Frequency Response
20Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
Open Circuit Sensitivity
-38dBV
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
3 detailsConnections & power
Maximum Input Sound Level
114dB SPL at 1kHz THD 3%
Power Supply
Plug-in power 1.5V–5.0V
Output Terminal
3.5 mm stereo mini jack
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
3.5
Dimensions
5.0 inch length, 1.4 inch body diameter, 2.3 inch height
8 detailsOther
Storage Temperature Range
14°F–140°F, 10–90 percent RH without condensation
Signal to Noise Ratio
82.5dB at 1kHz at 1Pa A-weighted
Accessories
Coiled cable 3.5 mm stereo mini plug ×2, windjammer
Operating Temperature Range
32°F–104°F
Dynamic Range
102.5dB at 1kHz at max SPL
Product Type
On-camera shotgun microphone
Model
ATV-SG1LE
Element
Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser

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