AT4053a Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone (DISCONTINUED)

Ideal for professional recording and critical applications in broadcast, this 40 Series hypercardioid condenser microphone consists of the AT4900a-48 body with the AT4053a-EL hypercardioid element. This versatile studio performer may be used with confidence in a wide variety of professional miking applications, even under the stringent demands of modern digital recording systems. 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.

Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions

Exceptionally low self-noise, very high output and fast transient response

Accepts optional interchangeable capsules: AT4049a-EL (omnidirectional) and AT4051a-EL (cardioid)

Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter

Turned-brass microphone housing with black chrome plating

The AT4053a consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900a-48 body and an AT4053a-EL head capsule (both available separately)

SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENT	Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser
POLAR PATTERN	Hypercardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF	80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	-33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE	100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	146 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE	19 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS	48V DC, 3.2 mA typical
SWITCH	Flat, roll-off
WEIGHT	4.2 oz (120 g)
DIMENSIONS	6.10" (155.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS	AT4049a-EL (omnidirectional); AT4051a-EL (cardioid)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8159 foam windscreen; protective carrying case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	S1