Having announced a plethora of new products outside its established range at NAB, Atomos introduced the StudioSonic Shotgun Mic at the ongoing Broadcast Asia in Singapore.
Atomos is expanding its creator ecosystem yet again with the introduction of the StudioSonic Shotgun Mic, which it bills as a compact yet powerful wireless and wired shotgun microphone designed for everyone from YouTubers to pros. The dual-mode design is the obvious stand out here, offering the flexibility to operate wirelessly over 2.4GHz or via a direct USB-C digital audio connection with the Atomos’ unique locking USB-C connector. A one-touch toggle switches from one to the other.
Wireless? Unusually for a shotgun mic, it has an internal, USB-C rechargeable battery, capable of powering the device for around 7-8 hours in wireless mode and up to 50 hours in wired mode. The mic has analog and digital outputs, and the USB-C output is perfect for anyone who wants to connect the mic directly to a computer for podcasts or live streaming.
A high quality 48kHz/24-bit super cardioid design isolates voices with precision, even in noisy environments. The microphone also incorporates a 75Hz low-cut filter and a 150Hz high-cut filter to minimize unwanted noise, a high frequency boost to improve clarity, and manual gain control for precise adjustments. An integrated OLED screen provides realtime monitoring.
The mic is supplied with a 2.4GHz receiver, and Atomos says that latency is less than 20ms. Working range is up to 100m with line of sight and up to 20m in busy environments.
Built with a shielded, all-metal body, the mic is engineered to work well in rugged field environments. The USB-C connection is reinforced with the same locking mechanism used across other Atomos products.
“This is another step in our journey to broaden the Atomos ecosystem into audio, bringing the same standard of reliability and innovation we’re known for in video,” added Barber. “You’ll see even more ecosystem products coming soon,” says CEO Peter Barber.
The Atomos StudioSonic Shotgun Mic is available for pre-order now, with shipping mid-July 2025. MSRP is $249 / €249, though the company offers a cautionary word on tariffs for US consumers.