Audio-Technica AT4041 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Broadcast Recording

The Audio-Technica AT4041 cardioid condenser microphone is a top-tier choice for professional recording, broadcast, and live sound applications. Engineered to meet the critical acoustic requirements with remarkable precision, this microphone provides a smooth, extended freq. response with a slight rise in the high-freq. region. Its transformerless output ensures very high SPL-handling capabilities, making it ideal for capturing detailed and high-speed transients. Its rugged construction, made of turned brass with black chrome plating, ensures durability and low reflectivity. The fixed-charge back plate is aged to provide consistent energy stabilization, resulting in superior charge linearity and a reduction in both freq. response peaks and diaphragm break-up distortion.

The AT4041 microphone is perfect for a variety of applications, including drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, horns, and under snare. The low-mass diaphragm enhances transient response, broadens the bandwidth, and minimizes handling and mechanical noise. Moreover, the switchable hi-pass filter helps manage low-frequency distortion, providing cleaner audio recordings. Audio-Technica's state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques guarantee that every unit meets stringent consistency and reliability standards, making the AT4041 a dependable tool for any audio professional.

Key Features

• Smooth, extended freq. response with a slight rise in the high-freq. region
• Ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, horns, and under snare
• Low-mass diaphragm improves transient response, increases response bandwidth, and reduces handling and mechanical noise transfer
• Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-freq. distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
• Rugged turned-brass microphone housing with black chrome plating
• Switchable hi-pass filter

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Freq. Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Low Freq. 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: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (typical): 121 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.2 mA typical
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
• Dimensions: 6.28" (159.5 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Package Contents

• AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
• AT8159 windscreen
• Protective carrying case