Audio-Technica PRO24CM Stereo Microphone with Camera Mount

Audio-Technica PRO24CM Stereo Microphone with Camera Mount Review

Audio-Technica PRO24CM Stereo Microphone with Camera Mount Feature

• Stereo microphone designed to attach to a camcorder
• For camcorders with an accessory shoe and stereo microphone input
• Lightweight, portable design with rugged all-metal construction
• Pair of cardioid condenser elements provides spatial impact and high-fidelity stereo sound image
• Battery-free operation when used with recording devices that provide plug-in power at the mic input

The PRO 24-CM camcorder microphone is a lightweight, compact stereo condenser ideal for digital recording with high-fidelity stereo sound. Equipped with an accessory shoe and permanently attached coiled cable, the microphone features a pair of cardioid elements in an X-Y configuration to provide the spatial impact and realism of a live sound field. The microphone is designed for either battery operation or battery-free operation when used with camcorders that provide plug-in power at the mic input. Like all Audio-Technica mics, the PRO 24-CM is rugged; it's built to endure the rigors of field production.

A camcorder mic built to endure the rigors of field production. Click to enlarge.

Includes foam windscreen.

View polar pattern and frequency response. Click to enlarge.

PRO 24-CM Features

• Stereo microphone designed to attach to a camcorder
• For camcorders with an accessory shoe and stereo microphone input
• Lightweight, portable design with rugged all-metal construction
• Pair of cardioid condenser elements provides spatial impact and high-fidelity stereo sound image
• Battery-free operation when used with recording devices that provide plug-in power at the mic input
• On/off switch for convenient operation
• Includes camera-mount, windscreen, battery and protective pouch
• Permanently attached 6-12-inch coiled cable with right-angle molded 3.5 mm stereo mini plug at output end

Specifications

• Elements: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: X/Y Stereo
• Frequency Response: 100-17,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -50 dB (3.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 600 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 119 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 82 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 57 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Power Requirements: 2-10V DC plug-in power
• Battery Type: 1.5V LR44
• Battery Current / Life: 0.6 mA / 200 hours typical
• Switch: On/off
• Weight: 3.9 oz (111 g)
• Dimensions: 4.59" (116.5 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini plug on cable
• Cable: Permanently attached 152.4 mm - 304.8 mm (6"-12") coiled cable with right-angle molded 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug at output end

What's in the Box
PRO 24-CM camcorder microphone, Video-camera shoe mount, LR44 battery, Windscreen, Soft protective pouch Audio-Technica’s PRO24CM Stereo Condenser Microphone is a lightweight, compact stereo condenser ideal for digital recording with high-fidelity stereo sound. Equipped with an accessory shoe and permanently attached coiled cable, the microphone features a pair of cardioid elements in an X-Y configuration to provide the spatial impact and realism of a live sound field. The microphone is designed for either battery operation or battery-free operation when used with camcorders that provide plug-in power at the mic input. Like all Audio-Technica mics, the PRO 24-CM is rugged; it is built to endure the rigors of field production.