Audio-Technica AT4081 Phantom-Powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone

The handcrafted AT4081 from Audio-Technica delivers the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, plus it offers a robust build-quality leading to long-lasting performance and higher output, providing maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers.

The mic is equally and easily right at home in both recording studios and live-sound environments. Its low-profile stick design makes it a natural for audio capture of a wide variety of instruments, as well as guitar cabinets. It features Audio-Technica’s MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, protecting the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. This innovative ribbon transducer utilizes 6 patents,* and advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. It's time to experience the difference.

*Pat. Nos.: 4627019, 4931510, 503809, 5006221, 5015027, 5103216

Features

• Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
• Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
• Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability
• Innovative dual-ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
• Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
• Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
• High-SPL (sound pressure level) capability and extended frequency response
• Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly
• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

Specifications

• Element: Ribbon
• Polar Pattern: Figure-of-eight
• Frequency Response: 30Hz - 18kHz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -42dB (7.9mV), re 1V @ 1Pa
• Impedance: 100Ω
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 150dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.
• Noise: 25dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 125dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
• Signal-To-Noise-Ratio: 69dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48VDC, 3.0mA typical
• Weight: 5.4oz. (152g)
• Dimensions (L x max. body diameter): 6.10" x 0.83" (155 x 21mm)
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.