Audio-Technica Midnight Blues MB 4k Cardioid Condenser Studio-Quality Vocal and Instrument Microphone

A price/performance leader, the MB 4k cardioid condenser microphone is the Midnight Blues Series' introductory studio-quality microphone.

With a condenser design for studio vocal and instrument applications, the microphone features: battery/phantom operation; rugged all-metal construction; soft-touch finish; extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics; corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector; on/off switch.

Features:

• Introductory studio-quality microphone-the clear price/performance leader
• Condenser design for studio-quality vocal and instrument applications
• Extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics
• Rugged all-metal construction and on/off switch
• Soft-touch finish for a secure, comfortable grip and reduced mechanical noise
• Battery/phantom operation for maximum versatility
• Corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector
• 5-year warranty

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 80-20,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: Phantom: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa, Battery: -48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: Phantom: 200 ohms, Battery: 250 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D., Battery: 125 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL, Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
• BATTERY TYPE: 1.5V AA/UM3
• BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE: 0.4 mA/1200 hours typical
• SWITCH: On/off
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin gold-plated XLRM-type
• INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; battery; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S8