Audio Technica AT4051A Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Audio Technica AT4051A Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Ideal for professional recording and critical applications in broadcast, this 40 Series cardioid condenser microphone consists of the AT4900a-48 body with the AT4051a-EL cardioid 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.
Features:
- 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 AT4053a-EL (hypercardioid)
- Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter
- Turned-brass microphone housing with black chrome plating
- The AT4051a consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900a-48 body and an AT4051a-EL head capsule (both available separately)
Specifications:
- Element: Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
- Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Maximum Input Sound Level: 146 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- Noise: 19 dB SPL
- Dynamic Range: 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
- Switches: 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); AT4053a-EL (hypercardioid)
- Accessories Included: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; AT8159 windscreen; protective carrying case
- Audio-Technica Case Style: S1
