With the groundbreaking AT4080, Audio-Technica achieves the coveted ribbon microphone sound while solving the problems of fragility and low output that have historically plagued ribbon mics.

Delivering the warm, smooth sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4080 Ribbon Microphone offers a robust build for long-lasting, reliable performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers.

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.

• ELEMENT Ribbon
• POLAR PATTERN Figure-of-eight
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-18,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• NOISE 22 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
• WEIGHT 474 g (16.7 oz)
• DIMENSIONS 177.5 mm (6.99") long,
• 53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8449a/SV shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE R1

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Warranty Information:

U.S. Two-Year Limited End-User Warranty

Select Audio-Technica brand products purchased in the U.S.A. from an authorized Audio-Technica (A.T.U.S.) dealer are warranted for two years from date of purchase by A.T.U.S. to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of a defect, End-User’s exclusive remedy is at A.T.U.S.’ election, the cost of repair, refund of the purchase price in the form of credit or cash, or replacement of the product. The product must be delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification, or removal or defacing of the product labeling.

For U.S. service return instructions and procedure please go to:
www.audio-technica.com/service.

A.T.U.S.’ warranty is to the End User only. Except for A.T.U.S.’ said express warranty, A.T.U.S. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS. A.T.U.S. SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, A.T.U.S. IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN RESPECT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR USE OR FAILURE THEREOF, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT OR OTHERWISE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.