audio technica / AT4081

The Audio-Technica AT4081 is a side-address small 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 wind instruments, strings, percussion, and other instruments with a natural sound is outstanding.

■Type: Ribbon-type side-address microphone
■Polar pattern: Bidirectional
■Frequency response: 30-18,000 Hz
■Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/1 Pa, 1 kHz): -42 dB
■Maximum input sound pressure level (1 kHz, THD 1%): 150 dB S.P.L.
■Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz, 1 Pa): 69 dB or greater
■Output impedance: 100 Ω balanced
■Power supply: Phantom DC 48 V
■Current consumption: 3.0 mA
■Finish: Silver satin baked finish
■Size: Length 155.0 mm x Diameter (max.) 21.0 mm
■Weight: 152 g
■Accessories Includes AT8471 microphone clamp, windscreen, 3/8-5/8 adapter screw, and microphone carrying case.

Features:
■ This side-address small ribbon microphone represents a groundbreaking advancement in ribbon microphone technology.
■ The warm, natural tone of a traditional ribbon microphone.
■ High-gain design for easy integration with microphone preamps and mixers.
■ High durability for long-term use.
■ 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 wind instruments, strings, and percussion.
■ The slim, stick-shaped small ribbon design delivers linear mid- and high-frequency response.
■ The newly designed dual ribbon structure delivers revolutionary high sensitivity.
■ Designed specifically for 48V phantom power.
■ Equipped with a high-quality step-up transformer with noise suppression.

Enables excellent S/N ratio and stable output with low impedance.

Includes a dedicated microphone clamp, windscreen, and microphone carrying case.

Enhanced RF protection against mobile phones, wireless intercoms, and radio waves. Reduces noise and eliminates problems in adverse environments.