ATM 216 "TinyMike" - Miniature Directional Microphone

ATM 216 "TinyMike" – miniature shotgun microphone weighing just 30 g

Weighing just 30 g, the TinyMike offers a remarkable frequency response from 20 Hz to 18 kHz. At 14 cm long with a tube diameter of 8 mm, it is even smaller than most pens. Thanks to its hypercardioid polar pattern, the miniature microphone captures sound from the front clearly and effectively rejects noise coming from the sides.

No additional power, no batteries

Made in Germany, the microphone runs without batteries directly on DSLRs or small HD cameras – it is powered by the plug-in power of the microphone input.

With the active ATMEMP cable, it is also a real alternative for cameras with XLR inputs and 48 V phantom power. You can find all connection cables under Cables for ATM 216 TinyMike.

On its own or as a set

The TinyMike is available in four versions:

• No accessories: the microphone with foam windshield.
• Set for DSLR cameras (ATM 216 DSLR): with Rycote mount, two adapter cables to 3.5 mm mini jack and foam windshield.
• Set for microphone inputs with 48 V phantom power (ATM 216 PH): with Rycote mount, active cable to XLR, adapter for camera microphone holders and foam windshield.
• Set for ARRI Amira (ATM 216 AM): with shock mount for the Amira, active cable, foam and fur windshield.

Rycote InVision® mount in the sets

The sets for DSLR cameras and for phantom power include the Rycote ATHRY mount. Thanks to Lyre technology®, the microphone is isolated from the camera, so handling noise, for example, is not passed on to the sensitive microphone. The mount has a 3/8" thread – so the microphone sits directly on table stands and boom poles.

For the hot shoe, the QBS mount is included: its split screw lets you spread the thread and lock the microphone in the position you want, so it does not come loose even with fast, jerky movements.

Wind protection

The flocked ATMWS foam windshield comes with every TinyMike and is sufficient for most situations. For stronger wind, there is the ATMWJ fur windshield.