Audio-Technica AT803B Review

Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

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Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

May 4, 2020

Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video

I received this little mic and then compared it to my old Shure SM11-CM. Being a condenser mic vs the Shure dynamic mic it was no contest. It had plenty of gain so I could skip the mixer. The mic is relatively small compared to the Shure There is no cable rumbling or scratching sounds coming from the AT803B by contact with the audio cable. The sound is clean and crisp, just what I was looking for.

Awesome microphone

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Dec 19, 2010

Reviewed by Aspiring Film Maker on B&H Photo Video

I use this with my Sony Handy-cam during interviews for videos I create. It's small enough that it's not too distracting, yet not too small that it's difficult to handle. The sound is great. It comes with one windscreen and a clip, but do your research if you want to order a back-up kit. I ordered one that was on this 'accessory' page, and they were all way too big...

Superb sound

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Jan 4, 2015

Reviewed by Oliver Watson on B&H Photo Video

I've used this sturdy mic several times now in interviews and it sounds fantastic. It eliminates ambient noise very well, including loud HVAC. It's a bit large, but no big deal. Great price, excellent quality. I love it.

Great Mic

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Jun 20, 2011

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I was toying around with making the purchase of a lavalier microphone but wasn't sure which one to go with. This mic is fantastic. I am using it for interviews and docs and it is fantastic value. You will not be dissapointed.

Nice microphone for the money.

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Dec 8, 2009

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

We use this microphone for doing interview style videos and it provides great sound and is easy to setup and use. The provided clip and windscreen lets you set up the mic hidden in a subjects shirt without noise from movement. If you are looking for a high quality wireless mic, this is a great solution.

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Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Aug 4, 2015

Reviewed by Daniel F. on B&H Photo Video

I use it with a Tascam DR-40 and a Sound Devices MixPre for documentary interviews. It outputs low-noise, great-quality sound. It is a little big, so makes it a little more difficult to hide, but it's not too bad.

Great mic for a reasonable price.

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Apr 4, 2013

Reviewed by Paul jr. UA on B&H Photo Video

Use in the past month has been shooting scenes outdoors. Works fine after installing windproof sound almost like a room. Well in the upper range eq. Compared to similar microphones. Generally satisfied, especially with a good price compared to others.

Clear and great pick-up range

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Jan 3, 2018

Reviewed by Jacques on B&H Photo Video

I recommend it 100% very practical I give it a 5 star rating. The larger size gives it a really great sound. If you are looking for a relatively low cost lavalier mic with Professional performance using XLR, theAudio-Technica AT803B can be your choice.

Clear but windscreens too large

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Aug 14, 2014

Reviewed by Peace of Persistence on B&H Photo Video

Great mics for a good starter professional price. Unfortunately, I had to do the interview without windscreens, as they were way too large for the mics.

Works great

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

May 28, 2008

Reviewed by Dr YSG on B&H Photo Video

I use it for recording speakers at a local yeshiva. It works great, excellent sound. Just be careful about clothing sounds. I would have liked a little less mass on the clip on amplifier and simpler lighter plugs (XLR is very heavy). The box is also all metal and heavy. It would be nice to have a volume control. The control that is there (which has a flat versus logrithmic response) does not seem to make any difference. But I will tell you that this seemed like a good deal.

works perfect for in-studio video recording

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Jun 17, 2020

Reviewed by Barry on B&H Photo Video

Using it in our 'home studio' for prosumer-level performance video recording. Working great. Sound level top notch, lightweight, easy to assemble/disassemble. Definitely just right for this level of work.

Great Omnidirectional studio microphone

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Aug 25, 2013

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I have used this model in my TV studio for years and they can really take a beating. Glad they finally made the mic head replaceable since that is the part that goes first. Great mic and when I purchases B and H had the best price on the web.

Outstanding wired fix

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Sep 6, 2010

Reviewed by Interviewer on B&H Photo Video

The versatility of this wired lav is outstanding. Because you're using balanced audio, you can increase the distance and not worry about interference. At just over $100, nearly anyone can afford to have a couple of these to suppliment a collection and really expand your versatility as a producer.

Nice product for the price

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Nov 13, 2010

Reviewed by CT family interviewer on B&H Photo Video

Video interview. Works well and is simple to use.Using for documentation of aging family members....Good protective case is included.

Excellent Microphone

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Jan 12, 2012

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Good quality audio at a better price than paying for a wireless lav mic. Good build quality. Biggest negative is that it is a little on the big side which makes it a little difficult to hide it sometimes, but it easy to get over that since you are saving a lot of money.

Excellent Wired Lapel

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Dec 17, 2011

Reviewed by O-town John on B&H Photo Video

For the price, this is a great wired lapel mic. Tried some top of the line wireless mic.'s and they just couldn't stand-up to the quality and clarity of this mic. Haven't used this outside yet, but inside recording is spot on.

Awesome

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Nov 23, 2014

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

This is our 3rd or 4th Audio Technica AT803B. We love it. Cryer Tal clear big sound. Highly recommended.

Good quality, good price

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

May 5, 2012

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I use this with the XLR-BP box and Sony FX-1E camera - wasn't sure what kind of second mic to buy, but this one has great audio and works very well - good buy especially considering the price.

Added the new AT803 to my mic fleet

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Feb 26, 2020

Reviewed by Guy on B&H Photo Video

Liked the old one. . .love the new one. . .Audio-Technica is my go to first brand for audio support. . .thanks

Very professional Microphone

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT803B Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

Mar 18, 2012

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Excellent quality microphone, with crystal clear sound. I own 4 of these and rely on them for my business, great buy for the price.

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