Audio-Technica's AT897 is designed for audio recordings in TV and film productions, professional recordings, nature recordings, and broadcast productions. It can be easily attached to DV camcorders without significantly increasing weight and is ideally suited for use with compact digital cameras. This powerful shotgun microphone delivers exceptionally good sound recordings over greater distances thanks to its narrow pickup pattern, pressure gradient, and condenser design. It also provides consistent, natural on-axis sound and excellent rejection of unwanted noise from the rear and sides of the microphone.