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.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.
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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
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Sound Devices 888 field recorder - B&H, Sweetwater
- Sound Devices MixPre field recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure COB120d II for the key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Nova P300C for the b-roll - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Amaran 100D for the background light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount for the pattern on the back wall - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon
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