Audio-Technica AT4081

R9,985.00


Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone

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Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings.

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.

 

  • Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
  • Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
  • Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
  • Extremely powerful N50 rare earth magnets for high output level
  • Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
  • High-SPL 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
  • Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

 

 

ELEMENTRibbon
POLAR PATTERNFigure-of-eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE30-18,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY-42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE25 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
WEIGHT152 g (5.4 oz)
DIMENSIONS155.0 mm (6.10″) long,
21.0 mm (0.83″) maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTORIntegral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHEDAT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLES13

 

 

Specifications :

Element Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Frequency Response 20 – 20,000 Hz

Open Circuit Sensitivity -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*

Impedance 85 ohms

Maximum Input Sound Level 141 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Noise 17 dB SPL

Low Frequency Roll Off 150 Hz, 6 dB/octave

Switches Flat, roll-off

Dynamic Range 124 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 77 dB, 1 khz at 1 Pa*

Phantom Power Requirements 48V DC, 2mA typical

Weight 134g

Dimensions 143.0 mm long, 21.0 mm maximum body Ø

Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Accessories Included AT8405a stand clamp; windscreen; soft protective pouch