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
