Audio Technica AT4080

Delivering the warm, smooth sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica's handcrafted AT4080 Ribbon Microphone offers a robust build for long-lasting, reliable performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers.

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.

• Smooth, warm and natural high-fidelity sound for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement

• Proprietary MicroLinear ribbon imprint for superior durability

• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity

• Extremely powerful N50 rare earth magnets for high output level

• Ultra-fine mesh helps protect against ribbon damage

• Classic bidirectional (figure-of-eight) polar pattern picks up sounds equally from the front and back of the element

• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response

• Extended frequency response for natural audio reproduction

• Acoustic baffle system and extra large output transformer provide natural low-frequency response and extended dynamic range

• Handmade production - including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly

• Open acoustical environment of the housing assembly minimizes unwanted internal reflections

• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

• Custom shock mount provides superior isolation

• Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

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ELEMENT:

: Ribbon

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POLAR PATTERN:

: Figure-of-eight

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

: 20-18,000 Hz

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OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY:

: -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

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IMPEDANCE:

: 100 ohms

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MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL:

: 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

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NOISE:

: 22 dB SPL

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DYNAMIC RANGE (TYPICAL):

: 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

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SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:

: 72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

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PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS:

: 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical

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WEIGHT:

: 474 g (16.7 oz)

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DIMENSIONS:

: 177.5 mm (6.99") long, 53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter

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OUTPUT CONNECTOR:

: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

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ACCESSORIES FURNISHED:

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

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AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE:

: R1