Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon MicrophoneDelivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings. Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference. Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity Extremely powerful N50 rare earth 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) ELEMENT Ribbon POLAR PATTERN Figure-of-eight FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-18,000 Hz OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa IMPEDANCE 100 ohms MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. NOISE 25 dB SPL DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical WEIGHT 152 g (5.4 oz) DIMENSIONS 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE S13
