AT4080 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphone Inc Shock Mount

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Price:
RRP: £889.00 inc VAT
Code:
AUDAT4080
Manufacturer Code:
AT4080
Brand:
Audio Technica

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Main Features

  • Smooth, warm and natural high-fidelity sound for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
  • Groundbreaking Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending
  • Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
  • Ultra-fine mesh helps protect against ribbon damage
  • Handmade production
  • Custom AT8449aSV shock mount provides superior isolation
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AT4080 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Mic

With the groundbreaking AT4080, Audio-Technica achieves the coveted ribbon microphone sound while solving the problems of fragility and low output that have historically plagued ribbon mics. Delivering the warm, smooth sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica's handcrafted AT4080 Active 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 in live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica's innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. With 18 patents pending, Audio-Technica's innovatibe ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. 

Product Features

  • Smooth, warm and natural high-fidelity sound for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
  • Groundbreaking Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending
  • Proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability
  • Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
  • Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
  • Custom AT8449aSV shock mount provides superior isolation
  • Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly - and 100% quality checked upon manufacture

Product Specifications

General

  • Element:  Ribbon
  • Polar Pattern:  Figure-of-eight
  • Frequency Response:  20 - 18,000 Hz
  • Open Circuit Sensitivity:  -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
  • Impedance:  100 ohms
  • Maximum Input Sound Level:  150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  • Noise:  22 dB SPL
  • Dynamic Range:  128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Phantom Power Requirements:  48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
  • Output Connector:  Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  • Audio-Technica Case Style:  R1

Physical

  • Weight:  474g
  • Dimensions:  177.5 mm (6.99") long, 53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter

What's in the Box?

  • AT4080 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Mic
  • AT8449aSV shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
  • Microphone dust cover
  • Protective carrying case