Audio-Technica AT8033 Cardioid Condenser Studio Stage Microphone

Ideal for general audio acquisition such as interviews, acoustic guitar, percussion, overheads, vocals and more, the AT8033 features high-SPL capability and wide frequency response. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source. The mic excels in both studio and stage applications. It operates on battery or phantom power.

Key Features

• All-purpose condenser microphone ideal for handheld interviews and general audio acquisition
• Excels in both studio and stage applications
• Outstanding linearity both on- and off-axis
• Features high SPL capability and wide frequency response
• Operates on battery or phantom power
• RoHS compliantfree from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

Technical specs

ELEMENT
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN
Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
Phantom: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Battery: -45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE
Phantom: 250 ohms
Battery: 300 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Battery: 99 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
BATTERY TYPE
1.5V AA/UM3
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE
0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
SWITCH
Flat, roll-off
WEIGHT
159 g (5.6 oz)
DIMENSIONS
194.2 mm (7.65") long,
26.0 mm (1.02") head diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8136 windscreen; battery; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE
S4