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Neumann U87Ai Set Z Multi-Pattern Large Condenser
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Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica ATW-1102
Key specs
Connection Type
2.4ghzXlr35%Wired-usb-c34%Wired-3.5mm10%2.4GHZ8%
2.4GHZ appears on 8% of the 154 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Polar Pattern
CardioidMost commonCardioid41%Omnidirectional26%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%
Cardioid is the most common — on 41% of the 194 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Form Factor
Usb desktop podcast33%Large-diaphragm condenser15%Lavalier wireless14%Dynamic handheld vocal10%
Dynamic handheld vocal appears on 10% of the 122 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Use Case
Streaming16%Podcasting16%Content creation15%Voice-over9%
Live performance appears on 5% of the 351 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- 2.4ghz
- Wireless Band
- 2.4GHz
- Wireless Range
- 30 m
Microphone
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Form Factor
- Dynamic handheld vocal
- Use Case
- Singing, live performance, voice-over
- Capsule Type
- Dynamic
- Count
- 1
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Power Required
- AA batteries
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 7 h
- Battery
- Yes
Design
- Color Options
- Black
- Includes Stand
- Yes
- Mount Thread
- 5/8"-27
- Weight
- 280 g
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Adam BirneyManaging Editor
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