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Audio Technica AT875R Budget Short Shotgun Microphone Review
In this episode, we have a look at and listen to the Audio Technica AT875R short shotgun microphone. This small, lightweight shotgun microphone looks like it was originally designed to be used on professional camcorders, but also works really well as a boom microphone for tighter budget productions and films. In this review, we provide some raw audio samples along with the same samples recorded on the classic Sennheiser MKH416. We also look at its self-noise performance, off-axis response and coloration, as well as other important factors.
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Audio Technica AT875R Short Shotgun Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/1zFDS5
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/AVgsgHZ
- Sound Devices 888 field recorder - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/zAryW4J
- Sound Devices MixPre field recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0
- Aputure COB120d II for the key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/deg3
- Aputure Nova P300C for the b-roll - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store https://geni.us/TFVUy
- Amaran 100D for the background light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/A3HByXB
- Aputure Spotlight Mount for the pattern on the back wall - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/uK8UqB
- Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/bhOWVlW
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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
#AudioTechnica #AT875R #Microphone
Index:
00:00 Start
00:13 Summary
00:23 Introduction
00:49 Raw Audio Samples
01:56 Polar Pattern
02:19 Polar pattern & off-axis samples
04:58 Practical noise floor sample
05:37 Handling noise
05:57 Use a shock mount
06:39 Phantom power
06:51 Included accessories
07:18 Price & warranty
07:32 Sibilance
08:09 Directionality vs MKH416
08:30 Wrap-up
09:00 Please buy my courses
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