The short shotgun microphone is powered by a single AA battery and connects to cameras with an unbalanced stereo 3.5mm TRS jack. Aware of the challenges of recording high quality audio in demanding, often fast-moving situations, Audio-Technica has also equipped the AT8024 with a low cut filter to reduce low frequency rumble and -10dB and -20dB pad settings to minimise the chance of overloading the camera's audio input.
Switchable mono or stereo operation extends the new microphone's flexibility. Additionally, the AT8024 features an integrated shockmount and foam windscreen with wind muff.
IBC2014 will also saw demonstrations of Audio-Technica's new ATND971 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Network Microphone. New for 2014, the microphone bridges the gap between audio and IT as the first wired microphone that transmits audio and control data together over Audinate's Dante network protocol.
(Jim Evans)
