Audio-Technica AT4021 Cardioid Live Studio Condenser Microphone

Ideal for critical studio and live applications, the low-profile AT4021 offers a flat, extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range. Its low self-noise is perfectly suited for the most sophisticated recording equipment. Its low-mass diaphragm improves transient response, increases response bandwidth and reduces handling and mechanical noise transfer. The microphone offers outstanding reproduction of low-frequency sounds.

Key Features

• Outstanding performance and rugged construction
• High SPL handling and wide dynamic range
• Flat, extended frequency response
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• High front-to-back rejection ratiocardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound source
• Low self noise perfectly suited for digital recording equipment
• Exceptional reproduction of low frequency sounds
• Low-mass element for superb transient response

Technical Specs

ELEMENT
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized 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
IMPEDANCE
250 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
146 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
156 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE
14 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
SWITCHES
Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad
WEIGHT
119 g (4.2 oz)
DIMENSIONS
144.0 mm (5.67") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE
S1