Audio Technica AT4080

The handcrafted Audio-Technica AT4080 active ribbon microphone offers a robust build for long-lasting, reliable performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with mic preamps. Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, it features Audio-Technica's innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion.

• Smooth, warm and natural high-fidelity sound for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement

• Proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability

• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity

• Extremely powerful N50 rare earth magnets for high output level

• Ultra-fine mesh helps protect against ribbon damage

• Classic bidirectional (figure-of-eight) polar pattern picks up sounds equally from the front and back of the element

• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response Extended frequency response for natural audio reproduction

• Acoustic baffle system and extra large output transformer provide natural low-frequency response and extended dynamic range

• Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly

• Open acoustical environment of the housing assembly minimizes unwanted internal reflections

• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

• Custom shock mount provides superior isolation

• Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

• ELEMENT Ribbon

• POLAR PATTERN Figure-of-eight

• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-18,000 Hz

• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

• IMPEDANCE 100 ohms

• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

• NOISE 22 dB SPL

• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical

• WEIGHT 474 g (16.7 oz)

• DIMENSIONS 177.5 mm (6.99") long, 53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter

• OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8449/SV shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case

• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE R1