Ideal for professional recording and critical applications in broadcast, this 40 Series hypercardioid condenser microphone consists of the AT4900a-48 body with the AT4053a-EL hypercardioid element. This versatile studio performer may be used with confidence in a wide variety of professional miking applications, even under the stringent demands of modern digital recording systems. Featuring direct-coupled balanced outputs for clean signals in high-output conditions, the microphone is totally free of the distortion associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. And its fast response to transients contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments.

• Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions
• Exceptionally low self-noise, very high output and fast transient response
• Accepts optional interchangeable capsules: AT4049a-EL (omnidirectional) and AT4051a-EL (cardioid)
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter
• Turned-brass microphone housing with black chrome plating
• The AT4053a consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900a-48 body and an AT4053a-EL head capsule (both available separately)

Specifications:

• ELEMENT: Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Hypercardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 146 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• NOISE: 19 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE: (typical) 127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 48V DC, 3.2 mA typical
• SWITCH: Flat, roll-off
• WEIGHT: 4.2 oz (120 g)
• DIMENSIONS: 6.10" (155.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS: AT4049a-EL (omnidirectional); AT4051a-EL (cardioid)
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8159 foam windscreen; protective carrying case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S1
  
  

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