The Audio-Technica AT4040 is a large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone. Capture natural vocal and instrument detail with low noise and a wide dynamic range. Core features include Cardioid pickup, Externally polarized condenser and Transformerless output.
The directional pickup pattern concentrates on the sound in front of the capsule and reduces pickup from the sides and rear. This helps establish a focused recording of a voice or instrument, especially when microphone position is used carefully. The result is a flexible starting point for capturing a performance with useful separation from its surroundings.
The condenser design is suited to capturing fine changes in articulation, attack and decay. It can reveal the detail of a vocal line, a picked string or another acoustic source, with placement used to balance proximity and room ambience. Its powering requirements and connection format are listed below so it can be matched to the recording system.
The selectable filter or attenuation functions add practical control at the microphone. A low-frequency filter helps manage rumble and close-placement bass build-up, while an attenuation pad reduces the signal level reaching the electronics when recording louder sources. The exact switch options and maximum-level specifications for this model are included in the feature list.
Features:
- Cardioid pickup.
- Externally polarized condenser.
- Transformerless output.
- 20 Hz–20 kHz response.
- Shock mount included.
- Balanced three-pin XLR output.
- Phantom-powered condenser design.
- Protective storage accessories.
- Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter.
- Switchable 10 dB pad.
- 145 dB maximum SPL without the pad.
- 12 dB-A self-noise.
- AT8449a shock mount, dust cover and case.
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