Overview
This premium electret condenser microphone is engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live sound. The AT4041 cardioid studio condenser microphone features a smooth, extended frequency response with a slight rise in the high-frequency region and a transformerless output for very high SPL-handling capability. A unique combination of audio excellence and moderate cost, the AT4041 is a rugged microphone housed in a case of turned brass with black chrome plating for durability and low reflectivity. The element back plate holds a fixed charge and has been aged to provide energy stabilization. The surface of the back plate is precision milled to ensure maximum charge linearity, resulting in a reduction in both frequency response peaks and diaphragm break-up distortion.
Features
- Smooth, extended frequency response with a slight rise occurring in the high-frequency region
- Ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, horns and under snare
- Low-mass diaphragm improves transient response, increases response bandwidth and reduces handling and mechanical noise transfer
- Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
- State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
- Switchable hi-pass filter and rugged turned-brass microphone housing
Specifications
ELEMENT | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-20,000 Hz |
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF | 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave |
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | -36 dB (15.8 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa |
IMPEDANCE | 100 ohms |
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 121 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 48V DC, 3.2 mA typical |
SWITCH | Flat, roll-off |
WEIGHT | 4.2 oz (120 g) |
DIMENSIONS | 6.28" (159.5 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) body diameter |
OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8159 windscreen; protective carrying case |
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | S1 |