Audio-Technica Artist Series ATM450 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions.

The microphone is equipped with an integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The ATM450 also features a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers the microphone's sensitivity, providing higher SPL capability for flexible use with a wide range of performers and system configurations. The microphone's extended flat frequency response makes it ideal for high SPLs as well as for live and amplified acoustic instruments. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.

Features:

• Unique side-address stick design maximizes placement options with minimal obstructions
• Uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
• Durable performance for professional applications
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Rugged, all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-free use
• Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 40-20,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 200 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 152 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical
• SWITCHES: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S11