Audio Technica AT5040

Audio-Technica&rsquo.s premier studio condenser vocal microphone
Extremely musical high-fidelity performance, with profound realism and depth, presence and purity of sound
Four rectangular diaphragms (2 micron) function together as Audio-Technica&rsquo.s largest-ever element, providing combined surface area twice that of a standard circular one-inch diaphragm
Exceptionally low noise and wide dynamic range ideal for studio vocals
Discrete components carefully selected for optimized capsule performance
High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
Hand built and inspected for 100% quality control
Advanced internal shock mounting decouples the capsule from the microphone body
Elegant, durable housing of aluminium and brass
Included advanced-design custom AT8480 shock mount provides superior isolation
Custom hard-shell carrying case with die-cut foam compartments offers protection during storage and transport

Specifications:

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20 &ndash. 20,000 Hz
Impedance: 50 ohms
Open circuit sensitivity: &ndash.25 dB (56.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
Maximum input sound level: 142 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Noise: 5 dB SPL
Dynamic range (typical): 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-noise ratio: 89 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*
Phantom power requirements: 48V DC, 3.8 mA typical
Weight: 582 g (20.5 oz)
Dimensions: 165.3 mm (6.51"") long, 57.0 mm (2.24"") maximum body diameter
Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type