Audio-Technica AT4051b Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Cardioid Condenser Microphone Ideal for professional recording and critical applications in broadcast, this versatile studio performer may be used with confidence in a wide variety of professional miking applications. 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. Its fast response to transients contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments. The microphone is fully RoHS-compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS). The AT4051b consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900b-48 body and an AT4051b-EL cardioid head capsule (both available separately). Additional interchangeable capsules are available in omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and hypercardioid (AT4053b-EL).Features: Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement High front-to-back rejection ratio-cardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound source Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards RoHS-compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS) Specifications: ELEMENT: Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor 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 IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) NOISE: 16 dB SPL DYNAMIC RANGE (TYPICAL): 129 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical SWITCH: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) WEIGHT: 126 g (4.4 oz) DIMENSIONS: 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS: AT4049b-EL (omnidirectional); AT4053b-EL (hypercardioid) ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S1