Product Details

Product Features

The Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 is an on-camera shotgun microphone for video creators, with a 14 mm large-diameter diaphragm and a 100 mm acoustic tube for directional pickup. A built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery runs it for up to approximately 24 hours.

Controls include a stepless output gain knob, a low-cut filter, and an output mode switch that can record a −6 dB safety track or mix in an external source such as a wireless lavalier receiver. A headphone output with its own volume control allows monitoring, and an integrated shock mount and 12-sided shoe plate handle mounting.

Key Features:

  • Line + gradient condenser for directional on-camera pickup
  • Built-in DC 3.85 V lithium-ion battery, USB charging, up to approx. 24 hours
  • Stepless gain with 37 dB range
  • Safety-track mode records a backup 6 dB lower on the right channel
  • External 3.5 mm input for a wireless lavalier receiver (+EXT mode)
  • Headphone output with volume control
  • Low-cut filter at 160 Hz, 24 dB/octave
  • Integrated shock mount and wind muff included

Product Specifications

Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 — On-Camera Shotgun Microphone with Rechargeable Battery

  • Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Line + gradient
  • Frequency Response: 60–20,000 Hz
  • Low Cut: 160 Hz, 24 dB/octave
  • Open Circuit Sensitivity: −28 dBV (maximum gain); −35 dBV (gain setting: 5)
  • Gain Range: 37 dB (stepless)
  • Maximum Input Sound Level: 126 dB SPL (1 kHz, THD 3%) (maximum gain); 132 dB SPL (1 kHz, THD 3%) (minimum gain)
  • Dynamic Range: 109 dB (1 kHz, THD 3%) (maximum gain)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted) (maximum gain)
  • Main Output: 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini-jack
  • Headphone Output: Minimum 16 ohms; 100 mW (at 1 kHz, 32 ohms load)
  • External Input: 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini-jack (mixed to mono); plug-in power (2.7 V)
  • Power Supply: DC 3.85 V lithium ion battery; charging time approx. 2.5 hours; max. approx. 24 hours operation (when not using the headphone monitor)
  • Weight: Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz)
  • Dimensions: 127.1 mm (5.0″) long, 35 mm (1.4″) max. body diameter, 82 mm (3.2″) height
  • MPN: ATV-SG1  ·  UPC: 4961310164713

What's included

- Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 on-camera shotgun microphone
- Wind muff
- Coiled cable, 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug both ends (approx. 5 cm, 50 cm extended)
- USB charging cable, USB Type-A to USB Type-C (50 cm)

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