Audio-Technica Shotgun and USB Microphones from CES 2013
Crystal from the Audio-Technica booth at this year’s CES Show shows me four of Audio-Technica’s popular Shotgun and USB Microphones.
The Audio-Technica ATR-6250 Stereo Condenser Microphone has a stereo pickup in a single mic. Accessories include a short camera cable and a long recording cable, a professional camera mount, interchangeable mic-stand base, a foam windscreen, 2 adapters, and a ‘AA’ battery. Frequency response: 70Hz-18kHz Impedance: 600 Ohms
Audio-Technica ATR-6250 Stereo Condenser Vocal/Recording Microphone
The ATR-6550 is a Condenser Shotgun Microphone that features two modes: Normal for close and medium distance recording, and Tele for long-distance recording. The mic comes with a permanently attached 3.5mm connector plug/cable, a camera mount, microphone stand clamp, windscreen and a ‘AA’ Battery. Frequency response: 70Hz-18kHz Impedance: Normal: 1,000 Ohms Tele: 2,200 Ohms
Audio-Technica ATR6550 Condenser Shotgun Microphone
The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB Microphone provides a conventional XLR output for standard analog use along with USB. The microphone is ideal for performers, song writers, podcasters and musicians, allowing direct USB connection to a Mac or Windows OS computer and is compatible with any recording software. An included XLR cable allows you to plug into a standard analog preamp or mixer. Additional features include a 1/8″ (3.5mm) output for latency-free headphone monitoring. Frequency response: 50 – 15,000Hz Bit depth: 16 bit
Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB Microphone
The Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB Condenser USB Microphone is ideal for project recording, podcasts, field recording and anywhere a quality USB condenser microphone is necessary. This microphone features a USB connection and included USB cable for plug-and-play operation with a Mac or Windows OS computer. Its 1/8″ (3.5mm) stereo headphone output features a volume control and provides direct, latency-free monitoring. The large-mass condenser element delivers low-noise, a wide frequency response and a cardioid polar pattern for minimal noise and feedback control.
Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB Condenser USB Microphone
Sennheiser ew 100 ENG G3 Dual Wireless Basic Kit
The audio setup we had for our CES 2013 coverage was a combination of Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and Pearstone gear. Here is what our complete kit from B&H came with:
* Sennheiser ew 100 ENG G3 Wireless Microphone System Combo – A (516-558 MHz)
* Sennheiser ew 112-p G3 Camera Mount Wireless Microphone System with ME2 Lavalier Mic – A (516-558 MHz)
* Audio-Technica AT8004L Handheld Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphone (Long Handle)
* Pearstone Universal Plug-In Transmitter Holster Case (Black)
* Pelican 1200 Case with Foam (Black)
* Vello Triple Shoe V-Bracket (10.5cm Wide)
Olivia,
2 months ago I purchased the ATR2100USB after hearing tests done online by Leo Laporte. Here is a link to his sample: (click here)
The mic indeed plug directly into my Tascam DR40 via the included XLR mic. Output was not quite as hot or clean as when it was plugged in via usb to my iMac. The included table top mic stand is a nice touch too. The headphone out works well when connected via USB to my iMac. It also worked with my iPad 1 with my camera connection kit into Garage Band. Sweet!
This thing is a crazy awesome deal for around $43.00 if you need to do some really high quality voice over work.
I ordered the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB from the States (I’m in the UK some months ago) and it is one of the best small podcast microphones around. Cannot fault it.
Hi Olivia:
How are you working with sound on the bmcc? thanks for all your videos. great work