Audio-Technica AT4081 Bidirectional Ribbon Instruments Live Sound Microphone

Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technicas handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings.

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technicas innovative MicroLinear ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technicas innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.

Key Features

• Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
• Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
• Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
• Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
• Handmade production including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly
• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
• Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

Technical Specs

ELEMENT
Ribbon
POLAR PATTERN
Figure-of-eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30-18,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
-42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE
100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE
25 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
WEIGHT
152 g (5.4 oz)
DIMENSIONS
155.0 mm (6.10") long,
21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR I
ntegral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE
S13