audio technica / AT4080

The Audio-Technica AT4080 is a side-address ribbon microphone with a warm, natural tone. Its high-gain design makes it easy to use with microphone preamps and mixers, and its durability ensures long-term use. Its ability to capture vocals, wind instruments, strings, and percussion with natural sound is outstanding.

■Type: Ribbon, side-address microphone
■Polar pattern: Bidirectional
■Frequency response: 20-18,000 Hz
■Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/1 Pa, 1 kHz): -39 dB
■Maximum input sound pressure level (1 kHz, THD 1%): 150 dB S.P.L.
■Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz, 1 Pa): 72 dB or greater
■Output impedance: 100 Ω balanced
■Power supply: Phantom DC 48 V
■Current consumption: 3.0 mA
■Finish: Silver satin baked finish
■Dimensions: Length 177.5 mm x Diameter (max.) 53.4 mm
■Weight: 474 g
■Accessories: Shock mount: AT8449SV (silver), dust cover, microphone carrying case


■ A side-address ribbon microphone developed with the aim of revolutionizing ribbon microphone technology.
■ High-gain design and durability for long-term use.
■ The warm, natural tone of a traditional ribbon microphone.
■ MicroLinear ribbon microphone unit with a unique 3D block pattern.
■ Excellent flex characteristics and high input resistance. Its minimal distortion and natural reproduction even under high instantaneous sound pressure levels make it ideal for capturing vocals, wind instruments, string instruments, and percussion.
■ A newly designed dual-ribbon structure achieves innovative high sensitivity.
■ Designed specifically for 48V phantom power.
■ A high-quality step-up transformer with noise suppression.
■ Delivers excellent S/N ratio and stable output with low impedance.
■ Includes a dedicated shock mount, dust cover, and microphone carrying case.
■ Enhanced RF protection against mobile phones, wireless intercoms, and radio waves.
■ Reduces noise and eliminates problems in harsh environments.