This premium electret condenser microphone is engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live sound. The AT4041 cardioid studio condenser microphone features a smooth, extended frequency response with a slight rise in the high-frequency region and a transformerless output for very high SPL-handling capability. A unique combination of audio excellence and moderate cost, the AT4041 is a rugged microphone housed in a case of turned brass with black chrome plating for durability and low reflectivity. The element back plate holds a fixed charge and has been aged to provide energy stabilization. The surface of the back plate is precision milled to ensure maximum charge linearity, resulting in a reduction in both frequency response peaks and diaphragm break-up distortion.

• Smooth, extended frequency response with a slight rise occurring in the high-frequency region
• Ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, horns and under snare
• Low-mass diaphragm improves transient response, increases response bandwidth and reduces handling and mechanical noise transfer
• Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
• State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
• Switchable hi-pass filter and rugged turned-brass microphone housing
• Custom shock mount provides superior isolation
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Specifications:

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20,000 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: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• DYNAMIC RANGE: (typical) 121 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 70 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: 6.28" (159.5 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8159 windscreen; protective carrying case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S1
  

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