Audio-Technica AT8015 18.11" Long Shotgun Line Plus Gradient Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica AT8015 18.11" Long Shotgun Line Plus Gradient Condenser Microphone

Description
The Audio-Technica AT8015 is a professional long shotgun condenser microphone designed for video production, broadcasting, electronic news gathering (ENG), and field recording applications. Its line-plus-gradient design provides a narrow pickup angle for capturing clear audio from distant sound sources while effectively rejecting unwanted noise from the sides and rear. The microphone can operate using either phantom power or a single AA battery, making it suitable for a wide range of recording setups.

Features

• Long 18.11" (460 mm) shotgun microphone for extended-distance sound pickup
• Line-plus-gradient condenser design for highly directional audio capture
• Excellent rejection of off-axis noise from the sides and rear
• Ideal for video production, broadcasting, ENG, and EFP applications
• Operates on 11–52V phantom power or one AA battery
• Switchable 80 Hz low-frequency roll-off (high-pass filter)
• Reduces low-frequency ambient noise, traffic rumble, vibration, and room reverberation
• Wide frequency response of 40 Hz – 20 kHz
• High maximum SPL handling up to 132 dB (phantom powered)
• Low-impedance balanced XLR output
• Lightweight design at approximately 195 g (6.9 oz)
• Includes foam windscreen, stand clamp, threaded adapter, AA battery, and protective carrying case
• Suitable for mounting on cameras, boom poles, and field recording rigs