Audio-Technica AT4053B Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone
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Description
The Audio-Technica AT4053b is a modular hypercardioid condenser (AT4900b-48 body plus AT4053b-EL capsule) for isolating a source in the field or studio. Transformerless electronics, an 80 Hz filter, and a 10 dB pad match the rest of the 40 Series modular set.
Specifications
- Element: Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser
- Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
- Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
- Low-frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Open-circuit sensitivity: -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Maximum SPL: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL with 10 dB pad
- Noise: 16 dB SPL
- Dynamic range: 129 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Phantom power: 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
- Switches: High-pass filter; 10 dB pad
- Interchangeable capsules: AT4049b-EL (omni), AT4051b-EL (cardioid)
- Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Dimensions: 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter
- Weight: 127 g (4.5 oz)
In the Box
- AT4053b microphone (body and hypercardioid capsule)
- AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
- AT8159 windscreen
- Carrying case