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Meet the studio condenser that captures every nuance. With three switchable polar patterns, the large-diaphragm Audio-Technica AT4050 exhibits a remarkable combination of qualities: high-SPL capability with transparent and airy uppers/mids complemented by rich low-end qualities. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged for consistent, outstanding performance. A precision-machined, nickel-plated brass acoustic element baffle provides rock-solid element stability and exceptional sensitivity.
Ideal for studio use and live sound productions with vocals, piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and more.
Audio-Technica's AT4050. For performance that legends are made of.
- Transparent uppers/mids balanced by rich low-end qualities combine with advanced acoustic engineering for extensive performance capabilities and highest quality
- Dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the microphone
- The 2-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragms undergo a five-step aging process so that the optimum characteristics achieved remain constant over years of use
- Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-of-eight
- Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
- State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
- Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
- Custom shock mount provides superior isolation
The AT4050 utilizes dual, gold-vaporized and aged, large diaphragms to provide consistent, superior performance in three switchable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight). A precision-machined, nickel-plated brass, acoustic element baffle provides enhanced element stability and optimal sensitivity, ensuring the capture of every nuance of a performance, every time.
| Audio Technica AT4050 Specifications |
|---|
| Element |
| Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| Polar Patterns |
| Cardioid Omnidirectional Figure-of-Eight | Frequency Response |
| 20-18,000 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 |
| 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) | Noise |
| 17 dB | Dynamic Range (Typical) |
| 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL | Signal - To - Noise Ratio |
| 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa | Phantom Power Requirements |
| 48V DC, 4.2 mA typical | Switches |
| Polar selection Flat, roll-off 10 dB pad (nominal) | Weight |
| 18.0 oz (510 g) | Dimensions |
| 7.40" (188.0 mm) long 2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter | Output Connectors |
| Integral 3-pin XLRM-type | Accessories Furnished |
| AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands Microphone dust cover Protective carrying case | Audio - Technica Case Style |
| R1 |
| Product: | Period: |
| Audio Technica AT4050 Mic | 1 Year |
Package Contents
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- (1) AT4050 Microphone
- (1) Dust Cover
- (1) AT8449 Shock mount
- (1) Whirlwind XLR 20' Cable
- (1) Manual
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Established in 1962, Audio-Technica made its name as a manufacturer of state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges. Today, A-T is renowned for high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers, and electronic products for home and professional use.
A-T products have won numerous industry awards and consistently raise the price/performance bar for problem-solving audio equipment. Recent years have seen steady advances. Just one example, in 2005 A-T developed “Uniguard,” which makes their mics resistant to radio frequency interference from cell phones and other electronic devices.
Because of their rock solid reliability and ongoing innovation, A-T mics have been chosen for numerous high-profile installations, from Presidential debates, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Senate, to the GRAMMY® awards and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The final presidential debate of 2008 made it to the world's ears through A-T's SpectraPulse system, which uses Ultra Wideband technology to avoid busy RF airwaves and deliver pristine sound without the customary hassle of traditional wireless systems.
And A-T mics are available for just about any imaginable application. Recording vocals? Check. Broadcast mics? Check. Trying to capture the elusive color of an auditorium or performance hall? They have you covered. They even sell specialty mics for wind instruments. Whatever your needs, you can count on A-T products to provide superior performance and exceptional value.


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