Audio Technica AT4050

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.

• 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

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ELEMENT:

Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser

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POLAR PATTERNS:

Cardioid,Omnidirectional,Figure-of-eight

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

20-18,000 Hz

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LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF:

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

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OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY:

-36 dB (15.8 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa

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IMPEDANCE:

100 ohms

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MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL:

149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

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NOISE:

17 dB

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DYNAMIC RANGE (TYPICAL):

132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

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SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:

77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

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PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS:

48V DC, 4.2 mA typical

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SWITCHES:

Polar selection; Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)

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WEIGHT:

18.0 oz (510 g)

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DIMENSIONS:

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

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OUTPUT CONNECTORS:

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

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ACCESSORIES FURNISHED:

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

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AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE:

R1