Audio-Technica 40 Series AT4050 Multi-Pattern Studio Condenser Microphone

Meet the studio condenser microphone that captures every nuance of your playing: Audio-Technica's AT4050, for performance that legends are made of.

With three switchable polar patterns, the large-diaphragm Audio-Technica AT4050 exhibits a remarkable combination of qualities: high-SPL capability with transparent and airy uppers/mids complemented by rich low-end qualities. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged for consistent, outstanding performance. A precision-machined, nickel-plated brass acoustic element baffle provides rock-solid element stability and exceptional sensitivity. Ideal for studio use and live sound productions with vocals, piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and more.

Features:

• Transparent uppers/mids balanced by rich low-end qualities combine with advanced acoustic engineering for extensive performance capabilities and highest quality
• Dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the microphone
• The 2-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragms undergo a five-step aging process so that the optimum characteristics achieved remain constant over years of use
• Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-of-eight
• Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
• State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Custom shock mount provides superior isolation

• ELEMENT: Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
• POLAR PATTERNS: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-eight
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-18,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -36 dB (15.8 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• NOISE: 17 dB
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 48V DC, 4.2 mA typical
• SWITCHES: Polar selection; Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• OUTPUT CONNECTORS: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: R1