Audio-Technica – AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AT4040 side-address condenser microphone features an advanced large diaphragm tensioned specifically to provide smooth, natural sonic characteristics. A marriage of technical precision and artistic inspiration, the AT4040 offers exceptionally low noise, wide dynamic range and high-SPL capability for greatest versatility. This ultra-consistent microphone may be used with confidence in a wide variety of studio and live miking applications, even under the stringent demands of digital recording systems. The AT4040’s low-noise circuitry is symmetrical and transformerless, resulting in exceptional transient response and clean output signals for transparent reproduction of even the most troublesome of instruments and sound effects.

Specs

• Element: Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 100 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 12 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 4.2 mA typical
• Switch: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 360 g
• Dimensions: 6.69″ (170.0 mm) long, 2.10″ (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Furnished: AT8449 shock mount for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case
• Audio-Technica Case Style: R1