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Audio-Technica ATR1200X cardioid dynamic microphone, dark cylindrical body with mesh grille

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATR1200X unidirectional dynamic microphone

SKU CH-AXSZ-48YN1 MPN ATR1200X

Cardioid dynamic microphone captures voice and instruments with focused pickup

  • Product typeOthers
  • Cardioid pattern rejects off-axis sound for cleaner recordings
  • Dynamic capsule handles loud sources without distortion
  • Optimised for both voice and instrument capture
  • Rugged construction withstands regular stage and studio use
  • Plug-and-play XLR connection works with any mixer or interface

Purpose and audience

The Audio-Technica ATR1200X is a cardioid unidirectional dynamic microphone built for voice and instrument capture. It suits podcasters, streamers and home-studio users who need a straightforward microphone for spoken-word or musical sources. The cardioid pattern focuses on sound in front while reducing pickup from the sides and rear. Buyers who require multiple polar patterns or a condenser design should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive dynamic microphone the ATR1200X generates no self-noise and draws no electrical power. It operates silently because there are no active electronics or cooling components inside. The only audible artefacts come from the acoustic environment or handling, not from the microphone itself. No external power supply or phantom power is needed for normal use.

Build integration

The microphone connects via a standard XLR male output so it plugs directly into any mixer, audio interface or recorder with an XLR input. No batteries, pre-amp modules or proprietary adapters are required. Its dynamic element handles high sound-pressure levels without distortion, freeing the user from worrying about overload on loud sources such as guitar cabinets or close-miked drums.

How it compares

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Price $21.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 638 comparable items (median $58.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAudio Technica
Product typeOthers
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size292 × 83 × 70 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect the ATR1200X to my mixer or interface, and which step is often missed?

Use a standard XLR cable from the microphone's male XLR output to your preamp input; the step people skip is engaging phantom power, which this dynamic microphone does not require and can ignore.

What part of the ATR1200X will need replacement first with regular vocal use?

The internal dynamic capsule is the primary wear item; over time the diaphragm can lose sensitivity or the voice coil may rub, requiring a capsule swap or full unit replacement.

At what sound-pressure level does the ATR1200X start to distort during a loud gig?

As a dynamic cardioid microphone, it handles very high SPL typical of close-miked drums or amplifiers without audible distortion; the practical limit is usually the preamp gain staging rather than the mic itself.

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