The Best Budget Shotgun Mic for YouTube & Streaming? Audio Technica AT897

Even though the Sennheiser MKH 50 is one of the best microphones I’ve ever used, it’s also super expensive. This video highlights the Audio Technica AT897, a much more budget friendly shotgun mic that still gives outstanding results.

⚙️ Gear featured in this video:
•Audio Technica AT897: https://bhpho.to/3P7YwSL (B&H)
•Sennhesier MKH50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater)
•Rodecaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Stand for Rodecaster: https://geni.us/bOkzyk1 (Amazon)
•iFootage Boom Arm: https://bhpho.to/3HZkXHM (B&H)
•iFootage Boom Arm Mount: https://bhpho.to/3Y6eT5C (B&H)

📼 Sennheiser MKH50 Full Review:
   • The Best Shotgun Mic For YouTube & St...  

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⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - An Underrated Choice!
1:05 - Basics of the AT897
3:44 - High Pass Filter
4:27 - How Versatile Is It?
5:46 - AT897 vs. Sennhesier MKH50
6:54 - Directionality & Sound Rejection
8:29 - AT897 Build Quality
8:57 - White Noise Rejection Test
9:58 - Distance/Boom Pole Comparisons
13:23 - Sound Quality Comparison
14:31 - Conclusion

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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Tamron 20-40 2.8: https://bhpho.to/3sTzIDy (B&H)
•Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Sirui Anamorphic Lens: https://bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H)
•GoPro Hero 11: https://geni.us/zXnTsh (Amazon)
•DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone : https://geni.us/I2e0AB (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://bhpho.to/2RVGI42 (B&H)
•Elgato CamLink: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
•YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H)

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•Earthworks Ethos: https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Sony Video Mic: https://bhpho.to/3ztb6Vb (B&H)
•Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Profile (USB Mic): https://bhpho.to/3JDWGrh (B&H)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Wireless System: https://bhpho.to/43JgqkL (B&H)
•Rode Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (B&H)

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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Rolling Camera Stand: https://bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H)
•Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
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Episode 371: The Best Budget Shotgun Mic for YouTube, Streaming, & Podcasts? Audio Technica AT897