AT4081 Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone

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Delivering 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. With 18 patents pending, 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

Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability

Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity

Extremely powerful N50 neodymium 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)

SPECIFICATIONS
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