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Audio-Technica AT4081 Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone
Audio-Technica AT4081 Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone







 
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Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s 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-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.

Frequency Response (Graph) Shows mic output versus frequency with a constant sound input level from a source 0.5 meters from the diaphragm. Each vertical division in the graph is 10dB. A dashed line, if present, shows the effect of a low-roll-off (hi-pass) function.

Polar Pattern (Graph) Shows mic output versus angular direction of the sound source, with a constant sound input level at 1 kHz, at a constant distance from the diaphragm. Zero degrees (0°) is the "front" of the mic. Each circular division in the graph is 5 dB, beginning from the 0° point and counting inward.

  • 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)

40 Series Five-Year Limited End-User Warranty

Price: $749.00
UPC: 4961310106409
Part Number: AT4081

Availability: In Stock


Product Code: AUDIO-TECH-AT4081


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Microphone Conditions (Additional comments)

Open Circuit Sensitivity At 1 kHz, with 1 Pa (Pascal) = 94dB sound pressure level (SPL), measured at diaphragm. Stated in dB re 1 volt, and in millivolts.

Noise, typical A-weighted.

Weight Stated for the microphone only, without accessories, and without attached cable/power module, if applicable.

Frequency Response (Graph) Shows mic output versus frequency with a constant sound input level from a source 0.5 meters from the diaphragm. Each vertical division in the graph is 10dB. A dashed line, if present, shows the effect of a low-roll-off (hi-pass) function.

Polar Pattern (Graph) Shows mic output versus angular direction of the sound source, with a constant sound input level at 1 kHz, at a constant distance from the diaphragm. Zero degrees (0°) is the "front" of the mic. Each circular division in the graph is 5 dB, beginning from the 0° point and counting inward.

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Headphone/Headset Conditions (Additional comments)

Headphone Sensitivity Input of 1 milliwatt at 1 kHz into rated impedance; output in dB SPL, using a Brüel & Kjaer 4153 coupler.

Maximum Input Power At 1 kHz into rated impedance.

Boom Mic Sensitivity Open circuit, at 1 kHz, with 1 Pa (Pascal) = 94dB sound pressure level (SPL), measured at diaphragm. Stated in dB re 1 volt, and in millivolts.

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Related Models Some profile pages provide links to other models of a most-similar or closely related type or function that may also be of interest.


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