audio technica / AT5045

The audio-technica AT5045 is a side-address stick microphone from the flagship 50 series. This rectangular unit, the largest in Technica's history, is individually hand-assembled with carefully selected discrete electronic components. Its high input resistance, ultra-low noise, and wide frequency response deliver exceptionally faithful reproduction, presence, depth, and purity of sound.

■Type: Back electret condenser type
■Polar pattern: Unidirectional
■Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz
■Output impedance: 100Ω
■Sensitivity (0dB = 1V/1Pa, 1kHz): -35dB
■Maximum input sound pressure level (1kHz T.H.D. 1%): 149dB S.P.L.
■Equivalent sound pressure level of inherent noise: 8dB S.P.L.
■Dynamic range: 141dB
■Signal-to-noise ratio (1kHz at 1Pa): 86dB
■Power supply: Phantom DC 48V
■Current consumption: 1.4mA
■Weight: 197g
■Dimensions: Approx. φ25 x 177mm
■Connector: 3-pin XLRM
■Accessories: Microphone clamp AT8481, adapter screw (3/8-5/8), windscreen AT8165, carrying case

- A compact housing with a larger diaphragm area than large-diameter side-address microphones.
- The 50 Series' distinctive presence, depth, and purity of sound make it ideal for recording wind instruments, strings, percussion, and other instruments.
- Achieves high sound pressure levels, extremely low noise levels, and a wide dynamic range and frequency range.
- Uses discrete electronic components to deliver the highest level of sound quality.
- An internal shock mount effectively floats the unit from the microphone body.
- An elegant and durable aluminum and brass housing.
- Each unit is assembled by hand, undergoing rigorous quality control.
- A microphone clamper that is resistant to mechanical noise and provides stability and ease of setup.
- Includes a hard-shell carrying case for durability during storage and transport.
- Dedicated shock mount AT8482 (sold separately) further improves isolation.