Detail 01
50–15,000 Hz response
Rolls off above 15k, so it skips air and cymbal sizzle. Tuned for instrument body, not sparkle.
Product detailSKU #1273887988676
Audio-TechnicaPRO 35 Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Clip-on cardioid condenser for miking acoustic instruments and drums live. For players who need a mic that stays put on a moving instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a sax, trumpet or violin without a stand in the way
- Close-miking snare or toms on a crowded stage
- Acoustic players who move while performing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio vocals — this is an instrument mic
- Rigs with no phantom power source
- Anyone wanting deep low end below 50 Hz
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
145 dB max SPL
Handles a snare rim or a bell-front horn inches away without the capsule distorting.
Detail 03
Switchable 80 Hz roll-off
Cuts stage rumble and proximity boom when the mic is clamped close to a resonant body.
Detail 04
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from behind, which is what keeps a wedge monitor from feeding back into it.
Detail 05
8 g mic on a 6 ft attached cable
Light enough to clamp on a horn bell or drum rim without pulling the instrument off balance.
Detail 06
Separate AT8538 power module with XLR out
The mic ends in TA3F; the module converts to standard XLR and takes the phantom power.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs 11–52V phantom power at the board or interface
- 02Cable is permanently attached — a damaged cable is not a swap
- 03Comes with the UniMount clamp, power module and pouch; no XLR cable
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a snare drum?
Yes. The 145 dB SPL rating and the UniMount clamp are built for close drum work, and the 80 Hz roll-off switch tames rim rumble.
02Does it need phantom power?
Yes. It is an active condenser and needs 11–52V DC phantom power, supplied through the AT8538 power module's XLR output.
03What connects to my mixer?
The AT8538 power module. The mic's attached cable ends in a TA3F connector that plugs into the module, and the module has a standard 3-pin XLR male output.
04Will it work for vocals?
It is voiced for instruments, with response ending at 15 kHz and a mount designed to clamp onto an instrument. A handheld or stand mic suits vocals better.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Impedance
- 250 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 50-15,000 Hz
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Switch
- Flat, roll-off
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- -45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
3 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 ma typical
- Output Connector Power Module
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
4 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Microphone
- 0.98 in. (25 mm) long, 0.4 in. (10.2 mm) diameter
- Weight Power Module
- 2.9 (81 g)
- Dimensions Power Module
- 3.66 in. (92.9 mm) long, 0.74 in. (18.9 mm) diameter
- Weight Microphone
- 0.3 oz. (8 g)
2 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- M12
- Cable
- 6 ft. (1.8 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.10 in. (2.6 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
4 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 64 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8418 UniMount microphone instrument mount; AT8538 power module; soft protective pouch
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
