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Audio Technica Bidirectional Ribbon Mic - AT4081
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Description
Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone
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.
Key Features- 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)
Specifications
ELEMENT | Ribbon |
POLAR PATTERN | Figure-of-eight |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 30-18,000 Hz |
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | -42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa |
IMPEDANCE | 100 ohms |
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
NOISE | 25 dB SPL |
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical |
WEIGHT | 152 g (5.4 oz) |
DIMENSIONS | 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter |
OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case |
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | S13 |