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Barry Rivadue · July 17th, 2004, 07:02 PM

I'm about to get my first lav and I'm undecided between the AT831B and the AT899. The price difference isn't that great, though the AT831B seems to require alot more accessories. What is the main advantage of the AT899?

Thanks!

Bryan Beasleigh · July 17th, 2004, 08:03 PM

I like the rich sound of the 899 and it comes with a herd of accessories.

Barry Rivadue · July 17th, 2004, 08:49 PM

I heard your AT899 sample and I'm very impressed too.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · July 17th, 2004, 09:20 PM

The 899 is WONDERFUL and comes with a great set of fasteners/attachments. Just did a shoot today with 4 899's and 2 831's. Takes a bit of work to get them to sound remotely similr.

Jay Massengill · July 18th, 2004, 11:40 AM

I like the 899 sound and accessories also. Don't forget about size, it's easily 1/4 the size of the 803 and 831.
If you truly want a cardioid like the 831, then the new 898 could be considered but I haven't heard any reports. It is a little longer but the same diameter.

July 17th, 2004, 07:02 PM	#1
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	Comparing AT Lavs: Cast your vote! I'm about to get my first lav and I'm undecided between the AT831B and the AT899. The price difference isn't that great, though the AT831B seems to require alot more accessories. What is the main advantage of the AT899? Thanks!

July 17th, 2004, 08:03 PM	#2
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I like the rich sound of the 899 and it comes with a herd of accessories. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

July 17th, 2004, 09:20 PM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	The 899 is WONDERFUL and comes with a great set of fasteners/attachments. Just did a shoot today with 4 899's and 2 831's. Takes a bit of work to get them to sound remotely similr. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

July 17th, 2004, 08:49 PM	#3
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	I heard your AT899 sample and I'm very impressed too.

July 18th, 2004, 11:40 AM	#5
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	I like the 899 sound and accessories also. Don't forget about size, it's easily 1/4 the size of the 803 and 831. If you truly want a cardioid like the 831, then the new 898 could be considered but I haven't heard any reports. It is a little longer but the same diameter.