The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology.
Ideal for project/home-studio applications.
High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility.
Custom-engineered 16 mm low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response.
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source.
Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone.
Safety precaution
Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.
Cautions for the product
Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place.
Do not place the product on an unstable surface to avoid injury or malfunction due to falling or the like.
Notes on use
Be sure to read the connected device's user manual before use.
When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) and wear.
Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable. The cable may become severed or an accident may occur if you pull on the cable itself.
When using the cable, be careful not to twist it to prevent damage to the cable.
Do not wind the cable at the base of the plug to prevent a disconnection.
When plugging the cable into the microphone and the connected device, check that the connector is facing in the correct direction before inserting it straight. Inserting the connector or plug diagonally may cause a malfunction.
Turn off the phantom power of the connected device before connecting or disconnecting a cable.
For important recordings, perform a trial recording beforehand to make sure that the sound is recorded correctly.
Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss or damage to software or data connected to the product.
Using the product
Connect the product to a device that has a microphone input (balanced input) compatible with a phantom power supply.
Use the product, positioning the Audio-Technica logo on the front of the microphone toward the sound source.
Output terminals
The output connector is an XLR-M type with polarity as shown in the figure below.
Output terminals
Specifications
Element
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Frequency response
20-20,000 Hz
Open circuit sensitivity
-37 dB (14.1 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
Impedance
100 ohms
Maximum input sound level
144 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)
Noise
20 dB SPL (A-weighted)
Dynamic range
124 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL)
Signal-to-noise ratio
74 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted)
Phantom power requirements
48V DC, 2 mA
Weight
345 g (12.1 oz)
Dimensions
160 mm (6.3") long, 52 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
Output connector
Integral 3-pin XLR-M type
Included accessories
AT8466 stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, Pouch
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