Audio Technica ATV-SG1LE

A camera microphone designed for modern creation, continuing Audio-Technica's expertise

Designed and manufactured in Japan, the ATV-SG1LE embodies Audio-Technica's DNA: realistic sound signature, robust construction, and a "broadcast" approach tailored to creators' needs. Its metal grille style evokes the solid aesthetics of the Series 20 microphones while adopting ergonomics dedicated to lightweight shoots (DSLR, mirrorless, compact rigs). Where many plug-in microphones prioritize convenience at the expense of performance, this model stands out thanks to a specific plug-in power circuit designed to preserve behavior closer to higher-end microphones, without adding the hassle of batteries.

Who is the ATV-SG1LE for and what are its uses?

The ATV-SG1LE is ideal if you shoot solo and want an immediate gain in intelligibility compared to a camera's internal microphone. It particularly targets content creators, vloggers, mobile journalists, field videographers, and lightweight crews who need clean voice audio while maintaining quick setup: plug in the 3.5 mm mini-jack, frame your shot, and start recording.
Thanks to its line + gradient directivity, it suits interviews, spoken scenes, reports, controlled ambient captures, and outdoor recordings where the sound source must remain prioritized. Its compact size (about 128 mm long) also makes it relevant for dynamic shoots without unbalancing the camera or obstructing screen access.

What makes the difference: directivity, vocal clarity, and interference-free shooting

14 mm large-diaphragm capsule for rich, detailed voice

The heart of the ATV-SG1LE is its new 14 mm large-diaphragm capsule. This design aims for natural, high-resolution capture, with good sensitivity and low self-noise to better reproduce voice nuances (consonant attack, articulation, breathing) without excessive harshness. The result is a more "present" sound that integrates easily into video editing and requires fewer heavy corrections in post-production.

100 mm interference tube: focus your source, reduce off-axis noise

For real shoots (street, reverberant interiors, backstage, events), the number one enemy remains off-axis noise. The highly directional 100 mm interference tube concentrates sound capture on what you are filming while limiting unwanted side sounds. This provides a more intelligible voice and better-controlled background, especially useful when the camera cannot be placed very close to the subject.

Integrated shock mount: less handling noise

Camera movements, micro-shocks, angle changes, and rig vibrations can create mechanical noises that are hard to fix. The ATV-SG1LE includes an integrated shock mount that absorbs some of these handling noises to keep recordings more stable and pleasant to listen to. This is a direct advantage for "run and gun" shots, walking follow shots, and handheld shooting.

"A-T noise-immunity" technology: better resistance to interference

Smartphones, transmitters, wireless accessories, and nearby electronic devices can inject hum and RF interference into a compact audio chain. The patented "A-T noise-immunity" technology enhances noise immunity and helps avoid these unwanted artifacts, securing your recordings, especially in lightweight setups where cables and RF sources easily cross.

Flexible mounting and precise orientation

The 12-sided flash shoe allows the microphone to be oriented in 30-degree increments: useful when the sound source is not perfectly on-axis (seated interview, driver in a car, subject slightly to the side) or when you want to optimize directivity without changing your framing. The included windscreen completes the set to improve outdoor clarity by reducing wind noise.

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