How to Setup Your Podcast: Description: Taking cues from our BP40 broadcast microphone, the rugged AT2040 dynamic microphone brings professional broadcast-quality sound and style to podcasters and other content creators at an accessible price. The mic’s multistage windscreen combines a nonwoven filter with foam mesh to provide superior internal pop filtering, while its integrated shock mount prevents unwanted noise by attenuating vibration from a boom arm or mic stand. The highly directional pickup (hypercardioid) keeps the sound focused on your voice and helps to minimize unwanted room noise, ensuring professional-quality broadcasts. The microphone comes with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch. Integrated Shock Mount Quiet, Professional Performance The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount. Internal Pop Filter Clean Articulation The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops. Highly Directional Pickup Perfect Podcasting Mic Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound. Features: Dynamic microphone delivers warm, assertive broadcast sound that’s perfect for podcasting Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop filtering Integrated shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear for maximum vocal isolation Includes pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch Specifications: Element: Dynamic Polar pattern: Hypercardioid Frequency response: 80-16,000 Hz Open circuit sensitivity: -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) Impedance: 600 ohms Weight: 615 g (21.7 oz) Dimensions: 145.3 mm (5.72") long, 52 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLR-M type Included accessories: AT8487 mounting clamp, 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16, threaded adapter, Pouch 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL