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  • Page 1

    New T echnology Enhances Audio Acquisition Unique, groundbreaking optimization of acoustic, analog and digital design produces unmatched directional performance, operating versatility and ease of use. Adaptive-array Microphone S yste ms AT895 A T895/MK Mount Kit A T895/RK Remote Kit Installation and Operation[...]

  • Page 2

    2 AT895 Adaptive-array Microphone Syste ms Installation and Operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener[...]

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    Control features on the A T895CP are: • Three-position Mode (pickup pattern) switch which provides Full-field Adaptive ( ) Planar -adaptive ( ) and Line + Gradient ( ) settings. (See page 5 for a full explanation of the Mode settings). • Audio filter switch with Flat, High-pass and Band-pass settings. • Monitor headphone jack with volume cont[...]

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    Front Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. B) 1. MONITOR: 1 / 4 " (6.3 mm) Monitor headphone jack; TRS type with signal on both T ip and Ring. 2. MONITOR LEVEL: Monitor headphone level control. 3. FIL TER SWITCH: 3-position switch offers Flat ( ) , High-pass ( ) and Band-pass ( ) settings. 4. MODE (PICKUP P A TTERN) SWITCH: 3-position switch off[...]

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    The microphone array in the A T895 consists of one Audio -T echnica MicroLine ® element and four A -T cardioid elements mounted in a co-planar diamond configuration. A switch on the A T895CP Control Pack selects from three Mode (pickup pattern) options: two “adaptive” modes and one “non-adaptive” mode. In the adaptive modes, signals from t[...]

  • Page 6

    Power Sources A T895Z Zeppelin-T ype Windscreen A T895PG Pistol-Grip Shock Mount A T895BH Battery Housing 6 Battery Selection and Installation Always use fresh alkaline or lithium 9V batteries. For greatest reliability and longest operation, replace all three batteries at the same time, using identical types. T o open the battery tray , press down [...]

  • Page 7

    7 Specifications † System Components and Accessories E lem ents (5) Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser Pickup Pattern Modes Full-field adaptive, Planar -adaptive, Line + Gradient Frequency Response 60-12,000 Hz High-pass Filter 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave (Low-end Roll-off) Band-pass Filter 300-5,500 Hz, 6 dB/octave Open Circuit Sens[...]

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    Audio - T echnica U . S ., Inc., 1 2 2 1 Commerce Drive, Stow , Ohio 4 42 2 4 330/ 686 -2600 www .audio-technica.com Audio - T echnica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England 0113 277 1441 P51 1 7 1 - B/ W ©1 9 99 Audio - T echnica U .S., Inc. Printed in U.S.A. One - Y ear Limited Warranty Audio - T echnica brand products purchased in the U.S.A.[...]