Audio-Technica AT4050

The Audio Technica AT4050 Multi-pattern studio condenser microphones captures every nuance. It has three switchable polar patterns, and 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.

Audio-Technica’s AT4050...For performance that legends are made of.

Audio-Technica 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

The AT4050 produces transparent highs and mids balanced by rich low-end qualities, while its advanced acoustic engineering guarantees extensive performance capabilities and highest quality. The AT4050's transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients.

The AT4050 also gives you three selectable polar patterns - cardioid, figure-8, or omnidirectional; allowing you to tailor the AT4050 to any source you're recording. In addition, a switchable 80Hz high-pass filter and a 10dB pad allow even more flexibility in setting the mic to your sources and preamps.

The AT4050's 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. State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics make the AT4050 another of A-T's incredibly consistent and reliable microphones!

Audio-Technica AT4050 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