Tascam DR-40XP and Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 | kit check
Hear and now The flagship ATV-SG1 mic offers unique features, great audio quality, a rugged build and all at an affordable price
What? Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 How much? £175/$249
More info? audio-technica.com
Safety first With unique dual-channel recording options, the ATV-SG1 gives you the option of a backup track or wireless audio input
ith big-name rivals like Rode and Sennheiser leading the way with their on-camera shotgun mics, Japanese brand Audio-
PMM rating: 9/10 With dual-channel recording using a -6dB safety track or simultaneous shotgun and wireless lavalier input, the ATV-SG1 offers something new in addition to its great sound quality. Manufactured in Japan, the ATV-SG1 is robust and purposeful. Audio-Technica’s patented RF immunity technology also helps prevent interference. Power comes from an internal USB-rechargeable battery capable of up to 24 hours of operation. systems and wind. The included furry windscreen combats wind even more. One clever design feature is the 12-sided mounting plate, which allows the microphone to be positioned in 30° increments. Combined with a sliding rail system, you can angle the mic towards off- centre subjects.
Technica has hit back with its first new models for a decade and the flagship has unique features like dual-channel audio. The ATV-SG1 has a switch that allows three options. You can record identical audio to both stereo channels; create a primary recording with a -6dB safety track or combine the shotgun microphone with a wireless lavalier feed and record both sources directly into the camera’s stereo input. The safety-track mode is valuable as a backup channel is a great feature rarely integrated into an on-camera microphone. Even more impressive is the ability to integrate a wireless receiver directly into the system via an external input jack. An accessory shoe allows a wireless lavalier receiver to be mounted directly onto the mic. The shotgun can then record on one channel while the lav records on the other. The mic’s core is a directional 100mm acoustic tube to focus on the sound source while rejecting unwanted ambient noise. Combined with a new 14mm large-diameter diaphragm, the result is capable of detailed, natural sound with impressive sensitivity and low self-noise. Voice reproduction is clear, articulate and well balanced. The tuning helps reduce low-frequency, muddy recordings, which makes it effective for interviews, pieces to camera and documentary work; and there’s a headphone output with volume control for monitoring. The integrated shock-mount effectively reduces handling noise and vibrations, while the low-cut filter helps combat rumble from traffic, air-conditioning
If you only want audio performance, the more compact SG1LE costs just £85/$119. It’s plug-and-play as it is powered from the camera via the 3.5mm input lead. However, there’s no adjustable gain, low-cut filter, headphone socket or dual-channel recording. Same sound for less
What it is: A compact and affordable on-camera shotgun condenser mic with dual- channel recording Controls: Gain, headphone volume, low-cut filter Maximum SPL: 132dB Power: USB-C rechargeable
Inputs: 3.5mm TRS Weight: 155g/0.34lb
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