Audio-Technica AT8024 Stereo/Mono Camera-Mount Microphone

Overview

The Audio-Technica AT8024 is a camera-mount microphone designed to enhance the audio quality of your video recordings by delivering clear, high-resolution sound. It attaches directly to the shoe mount of DSLR or video cameras, providing a compact and self-contained solution without the need for additional rigs or cables. With selectable mono and stereo modes, it adapts to different recording scenarios, making it a versatile choice for filmmakers, vloggers, and documentary crews.

Key features

• Selectable line-cardioid mono mode isolates dialogue for focused audio capture, while mid-side stereo mode records a wider soundscape for immersive ambience.
• Three-position attenuator (0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB) allows you to manage sound levels from quiet conversations to loud environments without distortion.
• Switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces unwanted rumble, handling noise, and wind interference to keep recordings clean.
• Integral shoe mount ensures quick and secure attachment to most DSLR and video cameras, simplifying setup on location.
• Powered by a single AA battery that can be replaced quickly, supporting long shooting days without interruption.
• Includes both foam and furry windscreens to adapt easily between indoor and outdoor recording conditions.

Key specs

• Pickup patterns: line-cardioid mono and mid-side stereo
• Attenuator settings: 0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB
• Low-frequency roll-off: switchable
• Power source: single AA battery
• Mount type: integral shoe mount compatible with DSLR and video cameras
• Included accessories: foam windscreen, furry windscreen, one AA battery

Connectivity and compatibility

The microphone is designed to mount directly on the camera’s shoe, making it compatible with most DSLR and video cameras that feature a standard hot shoe. This direct connection eliminates the need for extra cables or adapters, streamlining your setup and reducing clutter during shoots.

Ideal uses and environments

The AT8024 works well for a variety of recording situations, from capturing clear dialogue in interviews to recording ambient sounds at live events or outdoor scenes. Its flexible pickup patterns and attenuator settings make it suitable for wedding videographers, vloggers, and documentary filmmakers who often switch between close-up and wide sound capture. The included windscreens help maintain audio quality in both indoor and windy outdoor environments.