Audio-Technica AT4050
Studio condenser microphone (40 Series)
Microphone$635Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Studio condenser microphone (40 Series)
- Topology
- condenser
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- side-address, stand-mount
- Connection
- XLR
- Drivers
- dual large-diaphragm condenser capsule
- Frequency response
- 20-18,000 Hz
- Max SPL
- 159 dB SPL
- Sensitivity
- 15.8 mV/Pa
- Polar pattern
- multi-pattern (cardioid, omni, figure-8)
- Impedance (Ω)
- 100
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: 3-way polar pattern selector, -10dB pad switch, 80Hz high-pass filter switch
I/O: XLR output, requires 48V phantom power
Notable use: Multi-pattern flagship of the standard 40 Series, popular vocal/overhead mic
Notes: Self-noise 17 dB(A). A limited-edition Urushi lacquer version (AT4050URUSHI) also exists at a premium price; not separately listed.