| AT897 | NTG-2 | NTG-4+ | MKE 600 | SGM-250 | |
| Polar pattern | Line + Gradient | Supercardioid | Supercardioid | Supercardioid | Supercardioid | 
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 40 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 
| Sensitivity | -36.0 dB re 1V/Pa ±2 dB @ 1 kHz | -32.0 dB re 1V/Pa ±2 dB @ 1 kHz | -21 mV/Pa | -38 dB @ 1 kHz | |
| Dynamic range | 112 dB, 1 kHz @ max SPL | 119 dB (per IEC651) | 115dB w/P48 110dB/AA battery | ||
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 77 dB, 1 kHz @1 Pa | 76 dB, 1 kHz @1 Pa | 78 dB, 1 kHz @1 Pa | 77 dB, 1 kHz @1 Pa | |
| Maximum input sound level | 112 dB SPL, 1 kHz @1% T.H.D. | 131 dB SPL, 1 kHz @1% T.H.D. | 135 dB SPL, 1 kHz @1% T.H.D. | 132 dB SPL, 1 kHz @1% T.H.D. | 130 dB SPL, 1 kHz @1% T.H.D. 127dB w/AA battery | 
| Output impedance | 200 ohms | 250 ohms | 200 ohms | 120 ohms | |
| Power requirement | 11-52V phantom 1.5V AA/UM3 | 44V-52V phantom 1.5V AA/UM3 | 44V-52V phantom Built-in rechargeable | 48V ± 4V 1.5V AA/UM3 | 11-52V phantom 1.5V AA | 
| Output connectors | 3-pin XLR | 3-pin XLR | Gold plated 3-pin XLR | 3-pin XLR | Gold plated 3-pin XLR | 
| LED | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | 
| Pad | No | No | -10 dB | No | No | 
| Low frequecy roll-off | Selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB octave | Selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB octave | Selectable HPF @ 75 Hz/12 dB octave | Yes | Selectable HPF @ 160Hz/3 dB octave | 
| Dimensions | 279mm x 21.0mm | 278mm x 22mm | 278mm x 22mm | 256mm x 20mm | 250mm x 21mm | 
| Weight | 145 g | 161 g | 176 g | 128 g | 160 g | 
| Warranty | 1 year | 10 year | 10 year | 1 year | 10 year | 
| Country of origin | Japan | Australia | Australia | Germany | Japan |