Available exclusively through B&H, the Basic Shotgun Microphone Kits are designed to eliminate the guess work in configuring a shotgun microphone system that delivers quality and reliability while remaining cost effective. All Basic Shotgun kits are configured to deliver exceptional performance and satisfy the demands of semiprofessional and professional field audio engineers. The basic kits are an all-in-one solution for event videos, budget film work, budget broadcasting, electronic new gathering (ENG) and field production applications.

The Audio-Technica AT-897 is the featured shotgun microphone in this kit. As standard in all Basic Kits, a universal shockmount, cabled boom pole, universal hand grip, and short and long right-angled XLR cables are all included to provide the user with everything necessary for capturing audio for video, film and field production applications.

• Audio-Technica AT-897 Shotgun Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT-897 features superb off-axis rejection resulting in greater pickup range. The microphone's short profile is ideal for camera mounting, and a low-frequency roll-off filter eliminates proximity, wind and handling noise.

• Cabled Boompole

All basic kits include a high quality, durable cable-through boompole, eliminating excess cable runs that cause clutter and handling noise.

• Rycote Softie

The industry standard Rycote softies deliver the wind protection necessary for professional, noise-free recordings.

• Universal Shock Mount

The included universal shock mount provides protection against vibration and handling noise while mounted onto boom poles, hand grips, or on camera.

• Universal Hand Grip

The universal hand grip enables comfortable, handheld operation whenever necessary.

• XLR Cables

As standard in all Basic Shotgun Microphone kits, long and short right-angled XLR microphone cables are provided.