Audio-Technica AT4053B Hypercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone

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The Audio-Techica AT4053b is a versatile studio performer designed for use in a wide variety of professional miking applications. Featuring direct-coupled balanced outputs for clean signals in high-output conditions, the AT4053b 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 AT4053b consists of two modular subassemblies: the AT4900b-48 body and AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule.

Audio-Technica AT4053b - Features:

• Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
• High front-to-back rejection ratio—cardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound source
• 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

• 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 Ω
• Max. Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz @ 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 16 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 129 dB, 1 kHz @ Max SPL
• SNL Ratio: 78 dB, 1 kHz @ 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
• Switches: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Included:
  • AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
  • AT8159 windscreen
  • Protective carrying case
• Dimensions (L x Diameter): 155 mm (6.1") x 21 mm (0.83")
• Weight: 129 g | 4.5 oz