Audio-Technica AT875R Short Shotgun Microphone

Note: Foam windscreen not included.

The AT875R Short Shotgun Microphone from Audio-Technica is a compact line and gradient condenser microphone designed for camera-mounted and boom-pole use in ENG, EFP, and video production settings, offering a narrow, focused pickup pattern that isolates dialogue and on-location audio while minimizing unwanted ambient noise from the sides and rear. Its short shotgun design makes it a practical choice for run-and-gun video work, documentary shooting, and event production where a compact, low-profile microphone is preferred over larger, more cumbersome shotgun models.

This microphone uses a fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser element, delivering a smooth, natural frequency response well suited to capturing clear, intelligible dialogue in the field. Its highly directional pickup pattern helps reject off-axis sound, making it effective in noisier environments where isolating a subject’s voice from background chatter or ambient noise is a priority. The AT875R can be powered either by an internal battery or via external phantom power, giving users flexibility depending on their camera or audio recorder setup, and its low-mass diaphragm construction contributes to fast transient response and accurate sound reproduction.

Lightweight and compact, the AT875R is built to mount easily onto camera shoe mounts, boom poles, or shock mounts, making it a versatile addition to a mobile production audio kit. Its combination of directional accuracy, dual power options, and compact size has made it a popular choice among videographers and audio professionals who need reliable, camera-ready shotgun audio without the bulk of larger long-shotgun microphones.

Specifications:
– Microphone type: Line and gradient condenser (short shotgun)
– Polar pattern: Highly directional (line + gradient)
– Power: Battery-powered or phantom power (external)
– Frequency response: Wide-range, optimized for dialogue clarity
– Output connector: XLR-type, 3-pin male
– Use case: Camera-mount and boom-pole ENG/EFP audio recording