Product Description
Audio-Technica AT4053B
Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Hypercardioid
This versatile studio performer may be used with confidence in a wide variety of professional micing applications. Featuring direct-coupled balanced outputs for clean signals in high-output conditions, the microphone is totally free of the distortion associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. And its fast response to transients contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments. The microphone is fully RoHS compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS).
The AT4053b consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900b-48 body and an AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule (both available separately). Additional interchangeable capsules are available in omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL).
Features
- Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
- Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
- Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions
- Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
- Switchable 80Hz hi-pass filter and 10dB pad
- Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability
- State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
- RoHS compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
Specifications
- Element: Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor
- Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
- Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -34dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Maximum Input Sound Level:
145dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.
155dB SPL, with 10dB pad (nominal) - Noise: 16dB SPL
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 129dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
- Switch: Flat, roll-off; 10dB pad (nominal)
- Weight: 4.5 oz
- Dimensions: 6.10" long x 0.83" max body diameter
- Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Optional Interchangeable Elements:
AT4049b-EL (omnidirectional)
AT4051b-EL (cardioid) - Accessories Furnished: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case
