Audio Technica ATR6550x

Overview
The ATR6550x shotgun microphone is a versatile and high-quality microphone that is perfect for capturing crisp and intelligible audio from both close and far distances. It features a permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm (1/8″) connector plugs, making it easy to connect to your camera’s mic input. The microphone also includes a camera mount, stand clamp, foam windscreen, and AA battery for added convenience.

One of the standout features of the ATR6550x is its two range settings: “Wide” and “Far.” The “Wide” setting is ideal for close and medium distance miking, functioning as a standard cardioid condenser to focus on your desired sound source while blocking out noise from the rear and sides. Switching to the “Far” setting narrows the polar pattern to supercardioid, providing even greater directionality to pick up sound from a distance and bypass ambient noise. This makes the ATR6550x a top choice for use with cameras, making it a must-have for any videographer or content creator.

Summary
Connectivity: 3.5mm Jack
Direction: Cardoid
Microphone Type: Super-Cardoid (Shotgun)
Included in box
1x Shotgun micropohone
1x camera mount
1x stand clamp
1x foam windscreen
1x AA battery

About the Audio Technica ATR6550x
The ATR6550x shotgun microphone offers crisp, intelligible pickup from close or far away. A switch on the microphone’s body allows you to shift easily between “Wide” and “Far” settings. In the “Wide” setting, which is appropriate for close and medium-range miking, the ATR6550x functions as a standard cardioid condenser, focusing pickup on your desired sound source, while blocking noise from the rear and sides. Switching to the “Far” setting causes the polar pattern to narrow to supercardioid, giving you even greater directionality to pick up sound from a distance, while bypassing ambient noise such as traffic, air-handling systems, room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations. Designed especially for use with cameras, the ATR6550x comes with a camera shoe mount and has a permanently attached cable that plugs into a camera’s 3.5 mm (1/8″) mic input. Additional accessories include a microphone stand clamp, foam windscreen, and AA battery.

Element Condenser
Polar Pattern Wide: Cardioid
Far: Supercardioid
Frequency Response 70 – 18,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity Wide: -56 dB
Far: -45 dB
Battery Type 1.5V AA/UM3
Switches Far/Wide/Off
Weight 113 g (4 oz) without cable
Cable 1 m (3′) long, permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini-plug

Permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm (1/8″) connector plugs into your camera’s mic input
Two range settings: “Wide” for close and medium distance; “Far” for long distance
Includes camera mount, stand clamp, foam windscreen, and AA battery