Audio-Technica AT8024

I'm surprised how well this mic performs on cameras. It has its own built-in compact suspension to reduce handling noises, comes with two types of windshield (foam and fur) and works in mid-side stereo shotgun mode. On-board bass roll-off and side gain switches are available, but these can also be done in post if you so prefer.

In my opinion mid-side shotgun is ideal for camcorder use, for example when recording a person talking in a room. The shotgun picks up the speaker while rejecting noise and reverberation from the sides. Meanwhile the side mics pick up the reverberation but it is Side-coded so when listening in stereo, there is nice spatiality from the room (while clearly separating the subject from the ambience); but when listening on a mono device, the side cancels out and the speech remains clear.

Pros:
- Built in suspension / shock mount
- Two windshields included
- Lightweight, most weight on the back so it won't throw a gimbal too much off balance
- Good sound quality with low self noise
- Surprisingly good off-axis rejection for its length

Cons:
- The AA battery is fiddly to replace (hard to get the old battery out)

Ich benutze das AT8024 an meiner Sony FDR-AX100 auf Urlaubsreisen. Der Vorteil, man hat Richtwirkung mono und Stereosound für Umgebungsgeräusche in einem Mikrofon und ist damit sehr flexibel. Das Mikrofon bietet zudem einen schaltbaren 80 Hz Hochpassfilter. Zum Lieferumfang gehören ein Schaumgstoff-sowie ein Fell-Windschutz. Mit der Tonqualität bin ich sehr zufrieden. Einziger Wehrmutstropfen man braucht einen Adapter für die Anbringung von Zubehör am Active Interface Shoe vom Sony Camcorder.