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Audio Technica AT4053B Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

AT AT4053b - RRP $899.00
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  • Hypercardioid pattern enhances sound isolation
  • Transformerless design minimizes low-frequency distortion
  • Balanced output ensures clean, high-output signals
  • Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
  • Rugged brass housing offers lasting durability
  • RoHS-compliant, free from hazardous substances
  • Modular design with interchangeable capsules
  • Wide frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz

This versatile studio performer may be used with confidence in a wide variety of professional miking applications. Featuring direct-coupled balanced outputs for clean signals in high-output conditions, the microphone is totally free of the distortion associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. And its fast response to transients contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments. The microphone is fully RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS).

The AT4053b consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900b-48 body and an AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule (both available separately). Additional interchangeable capsules are available in omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL).

  • Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
  • Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
  • Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions
  • Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
  • Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
  • Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability
  • State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with Audio-Technica's stringent consistency and reliability standards
  • RoHS-compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
Element

Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor

Polar Pattern

Hypercardioid

Frequency Response

20-20,000 Hz

Low Frequency Roll Off

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

Open Circuit Sensitivity

-34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Impedance

50 ohms

Maximum Input Sound Level

145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

Dynamic Range

129 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

Signal to Noise Ratio

78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

Phantom Power Requirements

48V DC, 4.8 mA typical

Switch

Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)

Weight

127 g

Dimensions

155mm long, 21mm maximum body diameter

Output Connector

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Accessories

AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case

More Information
Brand Audio Technica
Got bluetooth? No
Microphone Type Condenser
Pickup pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz
Application Various
What's in the box? Clip, Pouch
Built in effects? No
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