Product Overview
Looking for a studio condenser mic that captures every nuance? The large-diaphragm Audio-Technica AT4050, with three switchable polar patterns —omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-of-eight— should fill that need nicely. It exhibits a remarkable combination of qualities: high-SPL (sound pressure level)-capability with transparent and airy uppers and mids that are both complemented by its rich low-end characeristics. This quality microphone features dual large diaphragms that are gold-vaporized and aged for consistent, exceptional performance. It's also equipped with a precision-machined, nickel-plated brass acoustic element baffle that provides rock-solid element stability and outstanding sensitivity.
Applications
- Studio and Live applications
- Speaking and vocals
- Piano and String Instruments
- Drum Overhead
- Guitar Amps
Includes
- AT4050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
- Shock mount for ⅝"-27 threaded stands
- Microphone dust cover
- Protective carrying case
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
- (3) 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 80Hz hi-pass filter and 10dB pad
- Custom shock mount provides superior isolation
Specifications
- Element: Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-eight
- Frequency Response: 20Hz -18kHz
- Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -36dB (15.8mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
- Impedance: 100Ω
- Maximum Input Sound Level: 149dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.; 159dB SPL,with 10dB pad (nominal)
- Noise: 17dB SPL
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 132dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 48VDC, 4.2mA typical
- Switches: Polar Selection; Flat, roll-off; 10dB pad (nominal)
- Weight: 18oz. (510g)
- Dimensions (L x max. body diameter): 7.40" x 2.10" (188 x 53.4mm)
- Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.