AT895 Adaptive-array Microphone Systems New Technology Enhances Audio Acquisition Unique, groundbreaking optimization of acoustic, analog and digital design produces unmatched directional performance, operating versatility and ease of use.
AT895 Adaptive-array Microphone Systems Installation and Operation Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
The Basic System No ribs on “Top” and “Bottom” Model No. “AT895” at “Top” Ribs on “Sides” Fig. A AT895 Microphone AT895 Microphone The AT895 Microphone itself is “all analog,” housing one Audio -Technica MicroLine® element, four A-T cardioid elements mounted in a co-planar diamond configuration, and five mic preamps. The five amplified analog signals from the microphone elements are sent individually down a special detachable cable to the AT895CP Control Pack.
AT895CP Controls and Functions 3 1 2 5 4 6 8 Fig. C Control Pack Rear Panel Rear Panel Functions (Fig. C) Front Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. B) 1. MONITOR: 1/4" (6.3 mm) Monitor headphone jack; TRS type with signal on both Tip and Ring. 2. MONITOR LEVEL: Monitor headphone level control. ) , 4. MODE (PICKUP PATTERN) SWITCH: 3-position switch offers Full-field Adaptive ( ) , Planar-adaptive ( ) and Line + Gradient ( ) settings. (See page 5 for a full explanation of the Mode settings.) 5.
Mode (Pickup Pattern) Settings Model No. “AT895” at “Top” 1 4 3 2 MicroLine® Fig. D AT895 Microphone Elements The microphone array in the AT895 consists of one Audio -Technica MicroLine ® element and four A -T cardioid elements mounted in a co-planar diamond configuration. A switch on the AT895CP Control Pack selects from three Mode (pickup pattern) options: two “adaptive” modes and one “non-adaptive” mode.
Power Sources The AT895CP Control Pack may be powered three different ways: • From an AC adapter, using an industry-standard 4-pin XLR connection. (An AC power supply with 9V DC output is included in the AT895/MK System). • From an Anton/Bauer or similar-type external 12-14V battery source. • From three 9V batteries in a click-on AT895BH Battery Housing (included in the AT895/RK System) for completely self-contained operation.
Specifications † Elements (5) Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser Pickup Pattern Modes Full-field adaptive, Planar-adaptive, Line + Gradient Frequency Response 60-12,000 Hz High-pass Filter (Low-end Roll-off) 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave Band-pass Filter 300-5,500 Hz, 6 dB/octave Open Circuit Sensitivity –23 dBV (70 mV) at 1 Pa*, 1kHz Output Impedance 450 ohms Maximum Input Sound Level 117 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
One-Year Limited Warranty Audio-Technica brand products purchased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. ( A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase date.
