Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 Microphone

Built for professional videographers and content creators, the ATV-SG1 on-camera shotgun microphone delivers natural, high-resolution audio from a feature-rich, easy-to-use device. The compact mic, is designed for use with DSLR, mirrorless SLR, and other cameras.

The ATV-SG1 boasts a highly directional 100 mm acoustic tube to keep pickup focused on the sound source while blocking unwanted background noise. Like the 20 Series mics, the ATV-SG1 provides professional-quality sound for lifelike reproduction of the human voice and other sources. Key to this natural, high-resolution sound capture is the mic's newly designed 14 mm large-diameter diaphragm, which exhibits high-sensitivity and low-noise characteristics for rich, detailed audio. In addition, the mic's integrated shock mount dissipates unwanted handling noise from camera movement and vibrations, while Audio-Technica's patented noise-immunity technology prevents the mic from picking up any annoying hum from nearby smartphones or other electronic devices.

The ATV-SG1 also offers a number of professional extras to give you greater control over the audio. These include a low-cut filter switch to attenuate noise from wind, traffic, HVAC systems, and other low-frequency sources, plus a convenient gain knob on the rear of the unit for stepless, on-the-fly gain adjustment. For added peace of mind, the safety track feature records your main audio level to the left channel and a backup track at -6 dB to the right channel. This helps ensure you still get a clean, usable recording even if unexpected volume spikes occur during your shoot. With its external input jack and accessory shoe, the ATV-SG1 enables you to mount a wireless lavalier mic receiver or a plug-in-powered wired lavalier mic so you can record simultaneously with the shotgun and lav mics. In addition, there's a headphone jack with volume adjustment knob to let you monitor the audio in real time.

The ATV-SG1's built-in USB rechargeable battery provides up to 24 hours of continuous operation, and the mic comes with a wind muff for added protection against wind noise in outdoor and location recording environments. The mic's 12-sided shoe mounting plate also allows it to be attached to the camera at 30-degree increments to enable the capture of off-center sound sources. And the mic can slide forward or back on the mount's rail for optimal positioning (to keep the mic out of the camera shot, to make room for other camera accessories, etc.).

For more than 60 years, Audio-Technica has been a leading innovator in sound technology, providing audio solutions for every application, from home studio projects to some of the world's largest broadcasting events. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the ATV-SG1 continues this tradition, harnessing Audio-Technica's expertise in content creation and broadcast audio to ensure professional results.

Audio-Technica Sound Innovation - The Sound of Your Vision

With a newly designed 14 mm large-diameter diaphragm and highly directional 100 mm acoustic tube, the ATV-SG1 lets you pick up just the sound you want, allowing you to tell your story with enhanced clarity.

Integrated Shock Mount - Undisturbed Audio

Sudden camera movement is a natural part of mobile content creation, especially in dynamic situations. Audio-Technica has you covered. The ATV-SG1's integrated shock mount keeps things quiet so your audience is never distracted by handling noise.

Safety Track - Sound Options

Sudden spikes in volume, such as someone shouting or the roar of a crowd, can overload a mic and distort your sound. The ATV-SG1's safety track option lets you record two mono tracks - one at a set gain level, the other at -6 dB - to ensure you always have usable, clip-free audio.

Product Features:

Compact, feature-rich on-camera shotgun mic for professional-quality productions

Newly designed 14 mm large-diameter diaphragm delivers natural, high-resolution sound

Highly directional 100 mm acoustic tube keeps pickup focused on the sound source while blocking unwanted background noise

Integrated shock mount dissipates handling noise caused by camera movement and vibrations

Low-cut filter switch reduces low-frequency noise from wind, traffic, HVAC systems, etc.

Patented A-T noise-immunity technology provides excellent resistance to the hum/RF noise emitted by smartphones and other electronic devices

Gain adjustment knob allows on-the-fly, stepless control of the gain level

Safety track option allows you to split the audio signal (a set gain level to the L channel, a -6 dB reduced gain level to the R channel) to ensure a quality, clip-free recording even if there is an unexpected spike in the input level during the shoot

External input jack and accessory shoe enable you to mount a wireless lavalier mic receiver or use a plug-in-powered wired lavalier mic for simultaneous recording with the shotgun and lav mics

Headphone jack with volume adjustment enables real-time monitoring

12-sided shoe mounting plate allows the mic to be rotated in 30-degree increments for flexible, horizontal positioning and precise mic orientation

Compact design makes the mic portable and easy to use

Mount's slide rail allows you to move the mic forward and back for versatile positioning (to keep mic out of the camera shot, to allow use of other camera accessories, etc.)

Built-in USB rechargeable battery provides approximately 24 hours of continuous operation

Microphone powers on/off automatically with the camera

Includes a wind muff for added protection against wind noise in outdoor environments

Designed and manufactured in Japan

Product Specifications:

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Polar Pattern: Line + gradient

Frequency Response: 60-20,000 Hz

Low Frequency Roll Off: 160 Hz, 24dB/octave

Open Circuit Sensitivity:

-28 dBV (maximum gain)

-35 dBV (gain setting: 5)

Gain Range: 37 dB (stepless)

Maximum Input Sound Level:

126dB SPL (1 kHz, THD 3%) (maximum gain)

132dB SPL (1kHz THD 3%) (minimum gain)

Dynamic Range: 109 dB (1 kHz, THD 3%) (maximum gain)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted) (maximum gain)

External Input Terminal: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-jack (input audio is mixed to mono)

External Power Supply: Plug-in power (2.7 V)

Power Supply: DC 3.85 V lithium ion battery

Charging Time: Approx. 2.5 hours

Operating Time: Max. approx. 24 hours (when not using the headphone monitor)

Operation Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature Range: -10°C (14°F) to 60°C (140°F), 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)

Weight: Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz)

Dimensions:

127.1 mm (5.0") long

35 mm (1.4") maximum body diameter (microphone)

82 mm (3.2") height

Main Output Terminal: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-jack

Compatible Headphone Impedance: Minimum 16 ohms

Headphone Output Level:

100 mW (at 1kHz, 32 ohms load)

75 mW (at 1kHz, 16 ohms load)

Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion: < 1% (at 60 mW, 1 kHz, 32 ohms output)

Accessories Included:

Coiled cable (approx. 5cm (2.0") (when extended: approx. 50cm (20")), 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plugx2)

USB charging cable (50cm (20"), USB Type-A to USB Type-C)

Wind muff (exclusive for ATV-SG1)