Audio-Technica AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphone

Description

The handcrafted Audio-Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone delivers the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone. The bidirectional AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers.

With its low-profile stick design, the AT4081 is a natural mic to use for a wide range of instruments”horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras, and more”and for miking guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings.

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the AT4081 microphone has Audio-Technica´s innovative MicroLinear ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion.

With 18 patents pending, Audio-Technica´s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Other features include powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level, supoerfine mesh to protect the ribbon against damage, high-SPL capability, and extended frequency response. The Audio-Technica AT4081 Bidirection Ribbon Microphone´s phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and high output for maximum compatibility with your mic preamp.

Features

• Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
• Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
• Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear ribbon imprint for superior durability
• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
• Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
• Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
• Handmade production ” including ribbon corrugation, imprint, and assembly
• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
• Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

Specs

• Element: Ribbon
• Polar Pattern: Figure-of-eight
• Frequency Response: 30-18,000Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: ”42dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 100 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 150dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% THD
• Noise: 25dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 125dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 69dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
• Weight: 152g (5.4oz.)
• Dimensions: 155mm (6.10") long, 21.0mm (.83") maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type