Audio Technica AT4081
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.
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 rare earth 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)
Specifications
| Microphones | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |





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