Rated 4.9 (79 reviews)
The Audio Technica ATS99 is a professional hypercardioid dynamic handheld microphone built for live vocal work. A high-magnetic-force magnet and step-up transformer improve capture of low-mid content at high SPL, while the tight hypercardioid pattern rejects off-axis spill, useful on loud stages and in difficult monitoring conditions.
Dynamic
ELEMENT · moving coil
Hypercardioid
POLAR PATTERN · tight rejection
60-16,000 Hz
FREQUENCY · response
262 g
WEIGHT · 9.2 oz
In the box
Supplied with the microphone:
AT8470 stand clamp
5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 adapter
Pouch
Best suited to
Where the hypercardioid pattern earns its keep:
Live vocals
Loud stages
Wedge monitoring
Sound reinforcement
Features
Hypercardioid pattern minimises side and rear pickup
High-magnetic-force magnet and step-up transformer
Enhanced low-mid capture at high volume
Extended frequency response for full-range reproduction
Outstanding feedback resistance under difficult monitoring
Internal shock mount reduces handling noise
Machined aluminium body, fatigue resistant
Fast transient response
NoteHypercardioid microphones have a narrow pickup lobe and a small rear null. Position wedges to the sides rather than directly behind the mic to get the best gain before feedback.
Specifications
| Element | Dynamic |
| Polar pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Frequency response | 60-16,000 Hz |
| Open circuit sensitivity | −52 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) |
| Impedance | 600 ohms |
| Weight | 262 g (9.2 oz) |
| Dimensions | 181.5 mm long, 50 mm maximum body diameter |
| Output connector | Integral 3-pin XLR-M type |
