Battery Selection and Installation

Power Sources

AT895Z Zeppelin-Type Windscreen

The AT895CP Control Pack may be powered three different ways:

•From an AC adapter, using an industry-standard 4-pin XLR connection. (An AC power supply with 9V DC output is included in the AT895/MK System).

•From an Anton/Bauer or similar-type external 12-14V battery source.

•From three 9V batteries in a click-on AT895BH Battery Housing (included in the AT895/RK System) for completely self-contained operation.

The two sections of the AT895Z Zeppelin-type windscreen bayonet-latch together. To open the windscreen, rotate the rear section to the left (counter-clockwise, viewed from the rear), then pull the sections apart. Place the “nose” of the microphone in the foam recess provided in the front section. Slide the rear section of the windscreen over the handle of the mic until it reaches the front section, making certain the mic’s “nose” remains in its foam recess. Engage the bayonet lugs on the windscreen and rotate the rear section fully to the right (clockwise). Once installed, the windscreen may be rotated on the microphone if desired.

AT895BH Battery Housing

AT895PG Pistol-Grip Shock Mount

Always use fresh alkaline or lithium 9V batteries. For greatest reliability and longest operation, replace all three batteries at the same time, using identical types.

To open the battery tray, press down firmly on the tray release button until it clicks; then lift the tray slightly and slide it out. Insert three batteries, observing polarity as marked inside the battery compartment. Slide the battery tray closed, making certain it clicks shut. Due to current requirements of the system, always use three batteries.

Attaching the Battery Housing to the Control Pack

Slide the Battery Housing onto the Control Pack. When it is fully seated, the two release buttons at the bottom of the Battery Housing will click into place.

To remove the Battery Housing, simultaneously push both release buttons while sliding it down and off the Control Pack.

The Battery Housing may be in place when external power is used. The batteries will still be consumed, but at a slower rate, depending upon the external voltage. The batteries will also provide “back-up power” in case of external supply interruption.

For correct balance of the microphone and proper orientation of the elements, the microphone should be mounted in the AT895PG with the Audio -Technica logos visible between the rubber rings along the left and right sides. In use, the rubber rings should be positioned behind the Pistol-grip, above the user’s forearm. (If the Zeppelin is to be used, the mic must be installed in it before mounting the mic in the Pistol-grip.)