Overview
Ideal for critical studio and live applications, the low-profile AT4021 offers a flat, extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range. Its low self-noise is perfectly suited for the most sophisticated recording equipment. Its low-mass diaphragm improves transient response, increases response bandwidth and reduces handling and mechanical noise transfer. The microphone offers outstanding reproduction of low-frequency sounds.
Features
- Outstanding performance and rugged construction
- High SPL handling and wide dynamic range
- Flat, extended frequency response
- Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
- High front-to-back rejection ratio—cardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound source
- Low self noise perfectly suited for digital recording equipment
- Exceptional reproduction of low frequency sounds
- Low-mass element for superb transient response
Specifications
| ELEMENT | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-20,000 Hz |
| LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
| OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| IMPEDANCE | 250 ohms |
| MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | 146 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 156 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| NOISE | 14 dB SPL |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical |
| SWITCHES | Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad |
| WEIGHT | 119 g (4.2 oz) |
| DIMENSIONS | 144.0 mm (5.67") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | S1 |
