Audio-Technica AT897

I use this microphone for outdoor efp's and I'm very happy with the results I'm getting.

Pros
- Clear sound
- Premium feel
- Good sound cancellation
- Very reasonable price for the microphone
- Compact

Cons
- Pretty high sound floor

I would recommend this microphone to anyone who is on a budget and want a semi-professional microphone that sounds good in most conditions.

Good shotgun mic for media and film sounds. Not too long, so it can fit in smaller bags too.

This is my second microphone from AT. My first mic was a AT875R, a very nice camera mic. Then I was in need for a "better" microphone and I trusted the AT897. The quality was poor, the out put is way lower than its predesesor and it delivered a noisy sound which I always have to get rid off in the post. Sure you will find a better option on the same price range.

I was looking for a microphone to use outside for my YouTube channel and opted for the AT897 to eliminate noises as much as possible, and it works! I put a hairy wind screen on it and put it just outside of the frame, or sometimes a bit in the frame on a stand in front of me. It has made a big difference in my video's sound quality. The microphone is pretty directional and lowers surrounding noise efficiently.