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Audio-Technica AT4050
Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List: $895.00

Description: "Meet the studio condenser that captures every nuance.

With three switchable polar patterns, the large-diaphragm Audio-Technica AT4050 exhibits a remarkable combination of qualities: high-SPL capability with transparent and airy uppers/mids complemented by rich low-end qualities. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged for consistent, outstanding performance. A precision-machined, nickel-plated brass acoustic element baffle provides rock-solid element stability and exceptional sensitivity.

Ideal for studio use and live sound productions with vocals, piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and more. "

 

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Audio-Technica’s AT4050 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
  • 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
18.0 oz (510 g)

DIMENSIONS
7.40" (188.0 mm) long,
2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter

OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case

AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE
R1

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