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Audio-Technica AT4081 Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone

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Audio-Technica AT4081 Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone

 

 

Overview:

AT4081
Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
Extremely powerful N50 rare earth 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
Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

 

Features:

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. Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.

 

Specifications:


Microphones
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
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
Weight 152g
Dimensions 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case
Audio-Technica Case Style S13