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Audio-Technica ATR55 Dual-Pattern Shotgun Microphone

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4.1

 

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  • Lightweight (3)
  • Simple use (3)
  • Durable (2)
  • Great sound quality (1)
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  • Noisy (1)

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  • Productivity (2)
  • Professional (2)
  • Presentations (1)
  • Video dub (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Abes of Maine

The ATR55 offers intelligible reproduction for close-, medium-, and long-distance pickup. In its “Tele” range setting, this cardioid condenser is engineered to pick up dialogue and sound effects at a distance, while bypassing ambient noise such as traffic, air-handling systems, room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations. Designed especially for use with video cameras. -Designed especially for use with video cameras -Two range settings: "Normal" for close- to medium-distance recording; "Tele" for long-distance pickup -Permanently-attached 3' (0.9 m) cable terminated with a 3.5 mm mini-plug -Camera-mount, pistol-grip stand clamp, foam windscreen, battery and 1/4" phone plug adapter included

Specification Description
Model ATR-55, ATR55
UPC 042005305506
Select Style Shotgun
Type Wired

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Audio-Technica ATR55 Dual-Pattern Shotgun Microphone Review

surprisingly good

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Sound Quality
  • Lightweight
  • Simple Use

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Video dub
 

"I wish there had been more specific instructions for getting the best sound quality out of this microphone right out of the box. My main use is for adding voice-over or other sounds to short video. I had to experiment with settings on my computer, microphone set-up, and Soundbooth, but after about a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 12 2009
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Raleigh, NC
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Audio-Technica ATR55 Dual-Pattern Shotgun Microphone Review

nice and handy,

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Simple Use

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Productivity
  • Professional
 

"i use this microphone to record external sound AWAY from my video camera. it's excellent because i no longer hear any noise from my hands shifting on the camera. it picks things up really well. now, though i personally don't have a problem with this, the mic only picks up the left channel. not the r …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 26 2009
Zach VH
Fort Wayne, IN
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Audio-Technica ATR55 Dual-Pattern Shotgun Microphone Review

Very good fidelity for music and voice

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Simple Use

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Presentations
  • Productivity
  • Professional
 

"I need to record a chorus from a distance and need to have very good fidelity and this unit provides just what I need to keep the chorus members happy. I tested this unit against my other shotgun mikes and this unit has a better all around quality. I'm very happy with this.

Thank you for carrying t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 17 2009
Peter the bassoonist.
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Audio-Technica ATR55 Dual-Pattern Shotgun Microphone Review

Not worth anything if it doesn't work

★★★☆☆
3.0

"Simply put save your money and pay a little more for any other mic out there. I used two of these for some live event recording and the sound is flat and hollow. The mic itself is very likely to actually give off a whine or drone depending on how it feels. The length is long for a microphone wit …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 15 2007
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Audio-Technica ATR55 Dual-Pattern Shotgun Microphone Review

Good for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

"Used this mic for a year in field production unit. For the cost it has really nice sound and descent pick-up pattern, really great from 0-5 ft. I would agree it is not built for HEAVY use, but it's 80 bucks, not $3000 Sennheiser. Let us not compare a Honda Accord to a Ferrari, nor bypass common …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 6 2007
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