From Audio-Technica
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.
Check out audio samples and interior views of the AT4050 and other 40 Series side-address condensers
Ideal for studio use and live sound productions with vocals, piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and more.
Audio-Technica’s AT4050. For performance that legends are made of.
FEATURES
-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
| ELEMENT | Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| POLAR PATTERNS | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-eight |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-18,000 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 | 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| NOISE | 17 dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 48V DC, 4.2 mA typical |
| SWITCHES | Polar selection; Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| WEIGHT | 18.0 oz (510 g) |
| DIMENSIONS | 7.40" (188.0 mm) long, 2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTORS | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8449a shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | R1 |
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| POLAR PATTERN CARDIOID |
| POLAR PATTERN OMNIDIRECTIONAL |
| POLAR PATTERN FIGURE-OF-EIGHT |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE CARDIOID |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE OMNIDIRECTIONAL |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE-OF-EIGHT |
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Returns
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