Audio-Technica AT4050/LE
50th Anniversary Limited Edition Condenser Microphone with Shockmount

Elite artists require elite tools, such as this eye-catching limited edition microphone, to create performances that legends are made of.

High-performance engineering collides with high-fidelity acoustic performance to create an extremely limited edition microphone that stands above others in its class. Full Compass has purchased the world's remaining inventory of these stunning microphones to celebrate Audio-Technica's 50th Anniversary.

This special limited edition AT4050/LE Anniversary Microphone is in a unique silver-colored metallic finish with blue accents. A unique serial number is etched on the surface of each limited edition AT4050/LE. This limited edition microphone also comes with a beautifully crafted wooden carrying case and spider shockmount.

With three switchable polar patterns, the large-diaphragm Audio-Technica AT4050/LE adapts to any recording application, offering pinpoint precise control of the sonic elements you choose to record. The high-SPL handling capability is matched with transparent and airy uppers/mids complemented by rich low-end qualities. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged for consistent, outstanding sonic performance. A precision-machined, nickel-plated brass acoustic element baffle provides rock-solid element stability and exceptional sensitivity, allowing all the expressive nuances of your performance to shine.

Ideal for studio use and live sound productions with vocals, piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, anything under the sun.
 
The Audio-Technica AT4050/LE Anniversary Microphone – for when the mundane just isn't enough!

Features:

• Special 50th anniversary edition in silver-colored metallic finish with etched-on serial number and carefully crafted wooden carrying case
• 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

Specifications:

• ELEMENT:  Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
• POLAR PATTERNS:
    -  Cardioid
    -  Omnidirectional
    -  Figure-of-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)
• WEIGHT:  510 g (18.0 oz)
• DIMENSIONS:
    -  188.0 mm (7.40") long,
    -  53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTORS:  Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED:
    -  AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
    -  5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter
    -  microphone dust cover
    -  wooden case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE:  R1