Audio-Technica AT897 Review

Shotgun Microphone

3,244 reviews
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Audio-Technica
  • For Indie Films & Video Production
  • Ideal for High-Gain Preamps
  • AA Battery or Phantom Powered
  • Selectable 80 Hz Low-Cut Filter
  • Smooth On-Axis Tone
  • Gentle Presence Boost
  • Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise
  • Lightweight Housing

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 3,244 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Audio-Technica AT897. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Audio-Technica AT897. For example, 86% of 151 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Audio-Technica AT897 have given positive feedback.

86%
Sound quality
86% of users are satisfied, based on 151 reviews
86%
Value for money
86% of users are satisfied, based on 151 reviews
100%
Sturdiness
100% of users are satisfied, based on 151 reviews
Average Rating (3,244 ratings)
90%
B&H Photo Video ( 664 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com ( 151 ratings )
90%
Amazon.sa ( 144 ratings )
90%
Amazon.ae ( 144 ratings )
90%
Amazon.co.uk ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.ca ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com.mx ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com.br ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.de ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.it ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com.tr ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.es ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.in ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.nl ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.se ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.pl ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com.au ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.sg ( 143 ratings )
90%
Amazon.cn ( 126 ratings )
90%
Adorama ( 10 ratings )
100%
Guitar Center ( 1 ratings )
80%
Musicians Friend ( 1 ratings )
80%
Reverb ( 1 ratings )
100%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

Showing 141 to 160 of 167 Reviews

Works Great!

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Mar 9, 2011

Reviewed by revertphoto on B&H Photo Video

Works great on 5dm2, fits nice and quality is pretty decent as well!

Great Product

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Feb 10, 2011

Reviewed by Elephant on B&H Photo Video

Lightweight, easy to use, superior quality sound on field and off.

Compact good sound for the price

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Apr 2, 2015

Reviewed by Allen on B&H Photo Video

Audio for video production.

Excellent produt and quality

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Dec 19, 2010

Reviewed by Clecio on B&H Photo Video

Professional e excellent quality.

Great Value!!

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Nov 20, 2010

Reviewed by Benny 604 on B&H Photo Video

Everything you need for a shotgun kit is included. Great! Easy to use. Great Value. Great quality.

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Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone
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Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone
$249
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Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone W/H&A Pro Windshield
$279
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$249
Musicians Friend
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$249
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Great Value

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Dec 2, 2014

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great Value

Great mic for the money

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Nov 2, 2013

Reviewed by Cody on B&H Photo Video

This mic is great. I run it into a Tascam DR-40 and the sound quality is fantastic.

Great sound, Good Price

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Apr 26, 2010

Reviewed by Juan on B&H Photo Video

Great mic to mount on any camcorder with XLR inputs.

Great Mic

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Apr 13, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great build and sound quality. Definitely an important part of my kit.

Good Microphone

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Apr 13, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I used this model outdoors, with live talent, the Microphone has a noise reduction option to cancel out background noise, it works really well. Despite the noisy environment, The sound is good. The microphone isn't the greatest in the world, but for this price is an excellent value.

Great Mic

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Aug 5, 2013

Reviewed by emmagpc on B&H Photo Video

Used for audio interviews and also field sound for videos.

GREAT MIC!

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Jan 19, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

dont regret buying this mic! phantom power with a AA battery is great. I use mine with my canon 7D1

oh yes

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Dec 14, 2011

Reviewed by rick on B&H Photo Video

I have just bought this product. ALl I have to say is DANG! ive been happy using it almost every day

I would buy this product again and again

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Aug 16, 2011

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Film making, great sound pickup.

Excellent mic

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Aug 20, 2008

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

super mic for boom.

Great sound

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Jul 16, 2012

Reviewed by stephshac on B&H Photo Video

I don't have much experience with mics, but this one has been great so far. Very rich audio.

exelent sound, perfectly on Canon Mark

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Aug 6, 2010

Reviewed by Computer man on B&H Photo Video

Works perfectly on Canon Mark II with cable adopter from XLR to mini stereo PN COCSMMXF1.5.

Best Microphone ever!

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Apr 16, 2012

Reviewed by Weddings by Martin on B&H Photo Video

So cheap yet sounds like a million bucks! Buy it now before they start charging more!

Versatile

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Dec 25, 2009

Reviewed by jlynn on B&H Photo Video

Great for group interviews and recording skits

Great for the Price

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Microphone

Aug 21, 2008

Reviewed by rmoore on B&H Photo Video

less noise and interference.

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