AUDIO-TECHNICA AT4040 CONDENSER MICROPHONE
The AT4040 side-address condenser microphone features an advanced large diaphragm tensioned specifically to provide smooth, natural sonic characteristics. A marriage of technical precision and artistic inspiration, the AT4040 offers exceptionally low noise, wide dynamic range and high-SPL capability for greatest versatility. This ultra-consistent microphone may be used with confidence in a wide variety of studio and live miking applications, even under the stringent demands of digital recording systems. The AT4040’s low-noise circuitry is symmetrical and transformerless, resulting in exceptional transient response and clean output signals for transparent reproduction of even the most troublesome of instruments and sound effects.
General Specifications
Element Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz
Low-Frequency Roll Off 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity -32 dB (25.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
Noise 12 dB SPL
Dynamic Range 133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements 48V DC, 4.2 mA typical
Weight 12.7 oz (x)