Audio-Technica 30 Series AT3031 - Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The studio-quality AT3031, a low-profile cardioid condenser microphone from Audio-Technica’s renowned 30 Series, is known for a flat, extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range.

The AT3031's low self-noise (16 dB SPL) is perfectly suited for the most sophisticated recording equipment. Its low-mass diaphragm improves transient response, increases response bandwidth and reduces handling and mechanical noise transfer.

Features:

• Outstanding performance and versatility
• High max SPL and wide dynamic range
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Low self-noise (16 dB SPL) – perfectly suited for today's most sophisticated digital recording equipment
• Flat, extended frequency response
• Lo-cut switch (80 Hz, 12 dB/octave) and 10 dB pad

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN : Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 30-20,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 250 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• NOISE: 16 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
• SWITCHES: Flat, roll-off;10 dB pad (nominal)
• WEIGHT: 4.0 oz (112 g)
• DIMENSIONS: 5.67" (144.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8159 windscreen; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S1