Audio Technica ATM450

One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions. The microphone is equipped with an integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The ATM450 also features a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers the microphone's sensitivity, providing higher SPL capability for flexible use with a wide range of performers and system configurations. The microphone's extended flat frequency response makes it ideal for high SPLs as well as for live and amplified acoustic instruments. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.

• Unique side-address stick design maximizes placement options with minimal obstructions

• Uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments

• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad

• Durable performance for professional applications

• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source

• Rugged, all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-free use

• Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning

ELEMENT : Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser

POLAR PATTERN : Cardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 40-20,000 Hz

LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF : 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY : 41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

IMPEDANCE : 200 ohms

MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL : 152 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) : 127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO : 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS : 11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical

SWITCHES : Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad

WEIGHT : 98 g (3.5 oz)

DIMENSIONS : 126.9 mm (5.00") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") 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; soft protective pouch

AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE : S11