Audio-Technica AT4053B Condenser Microphones

Audio-Technica AT4053B Hypercardioid Condenser

This versatile studio performer may be used with confidence in a wide variety of professional miking applications. Featuring direct-coupled balanced outputs for clean signals in high-output conditions, the microphone is totally free of the distortion associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. And its fast response to transients contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments. The microphone is fully RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS). The AT4053b consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900b-48 body and an AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule (both available separately). Additional interchangeable capsules are available in omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL).

• Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
• Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions
• Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability
• State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T’s stringent consistency and reliability standards
• RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Small Diaphragm Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 145 dB SPL, 155 dB SPL with pad
• Output: 1x XLR 3-Pin
• Power Sources: Phantom Power
• Orientation: End Address
• Circuitry: Solid-State
• Pad: -10 dB
• High-Pass Filter: 80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave
• Sensitivity: -34 dB
• Dynamic Range: 129 dB
• Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB
• Operating Voltage: 48 V
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: ø: 0.83 x L: 6.1" / ø: 21 x L: 154.94 mm
• Weight: 4.48 oz / 127 g
• Package Weight: 1.095 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 10.8 x 4.6 x 1.8"

Manufacturer: Audio-Technica
Model: AT4053B
SKU: I327226-N-0-WHXX
UPC: 042005156023

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