A new standard for video microphones. The Audio Technica ATR6550 has been designed with video-cameras and DSLRs in mind providing you with a collection of features to provide intuitive operation with tremendous sonic performance. Boasting two range settings (Normal and Tele) the ATR6550 is capable of capturing excellent-quality audio whether the sound source is up-close or far-away. The powerful shotgun design allows you to bypass ambient noise and capture only what you want to hear simply point the microphone directly at your sound source. The ATR6550 comes complete with a camera mount for mounting directly to the top of your recording device as well as a microphone stand clamp a foam windscreen and an AA battery. If you crave incredible audio for your videos in a portable robust and versatile format the Audio Technica ATR6550 is the perfect choice. Tight Precise and Powerful Shotgun-Mic Design Shotgun microphones are incredibly versatile devices designed for a wide range of applications. Often referred to as Interference Tube microphones these types of mics generally utilise directional capsules such as cardioid and supercardioid. The ATR6550 lets you take advantage of both thanks to selectable Normal and Tele modes. The unique tubular design of shotgun microphones is what allows them to achieve their tight directionality dramatically reducing ambient noise for much more intelligible sound capture at a variety of distances. The ATR6550 employs two modes offering exceptional clarity and low-noise performance when recording sources whether they are far-away or up-close. Over recent years shotgun microphones have decreased in size with a large amount of emphasis on creating a compact solution for portable applications. However due to the way these types of microphones work this shorter style is often only useful for recording sound sources with a predominantly high-frequency-based sound. The design of the ATR6550 combats this thanks to its length and Audio Technicas world-class expertise. The ATR6550 boasts a wide frequency response from 70Hz up to 18kHz providing you with a much more balanced and natural sound. The included camera mount and microphone stand clamp ensure hassle-free mounting options whilst the permanently-attached cable with a 3.5mm mini-jack output connector allows for quick and easy connectivity to your recording device. The ATR6550 has been designed specifically with video-cameras and DSLRs in mind and combined with Audio Technicas innovative high-performance design capabilities you can be sure that your videos will be graced with astounding audio quality no matter what or where youre shoooting. Whats In The Box Audio Technica ATR6550 Condenser Shotgun Microphone AT8134 Shotgun Foam Windscreen Camera-Mount Microphone Clamp Microphone Stand Clamp AA Battery Features Shotgun microphone with selectable modes for up-close and far-away audio capture Normal mode is designed for close and medium-distance recording Tele mode is designed for long-distance recording Crisp and intelligible pickup at close and far-away distances Designed specially for use with video-cameras and DSLRs Includes a camera mount mic-stand clamp foam windscreen and an AA battery Specifications Microphone Element: Condenser Polar Pattern: Mode dependant Normal Mode: Cardioid Tele Mode: Supercardioid Frequency Response: 70Hz – 18kHz Open Circuit Sensitivity: Mode dependant Normal Mode: -56dB Tele Mode: -45dB Impedance: Mode dependant Normal Mode: 1000 Ohms Tele Mode: 2200 Ohms Cable: Permanently-attached 1m cable terminated with a 3.5mm mini-jack plug Weight: 113g