AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphone Inc Stand Clamp

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Price:
RRP: £659.00 inc VAT
Code:
AUDAT4081
Manufacturer Code:
AT4081
Brand:
Audio Technica

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Main Features

  • Warm and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone
  • The handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance
  • Higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
  • Features a low-profile stick design
  • Natural for use on a wide range of instruments
  • Equallty at home in studios or live sound settings
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AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Mic

Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings. 

Product Features

  • Low-profile stick design maximises placement options
  • Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction to pick up the smallest details with perfect accuracy to meet the most stringent requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live.
  • Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
  • Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability, not found in earlier ribbon microphones
  • Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
  • Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
  • High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
  • Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly
  • Classic bidirectional (figure-of-eight) polar pattern picks up sounds equally from the front and back of the element
  • Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

Product Specifications

General

  • Element:  Ribbon
  • Polar Pattern:  Figure-of-eight
  • Frequency Response:  30 - 18,000 Hz
  • Open Circuit Sensitivity:  -42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
  • Impedance:  100 ohms
  • Maximum Input Sound Level:  150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  • Noise:  25 dB SPL
  • Dynamic Range:  125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  69 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:  S13

Physical

  • Weight:  152g
  • Dimensions:  155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter

What's in the Box?

  • AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Mic
  • AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
  • 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
  • Windscreen
  • Protective carrying case