The AT8035 is a condenser shotgun microphone with a line + gradient polar pattern, built for capturing focused audio at a distance while rejecting sound from the sides and rear. Its extended length makes it well suited to ENG/EFP video production, outdoor and location recording, and boom or handheld use in film and broadcast work. It includes a switchable low-frequency roll-off and can run on either a AA battery or phantom power, giving it flexibility across different recording setups.