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.

Product Features

• Low-profile stick design maximises placement options
• Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction to pick up the smallest details with perfect accuracy to meet the most stringent requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live.
• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
• Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability, not found in earlier ribbon microphones
• Extremely powerful N50 neodymium 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
• Classic bidirectional (figure-of-eight) polar pattern picks up sounds equally from the front and back of the element
• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

Product Specifications

General

• Element: Ribbon
• Polar Pattern: Figure-of-eight
• Frequency Response: 30 - 18,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 100 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Noise: 25 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range: 125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Audio-Technica Case Style: S13

Physical

• Weight: 152g
• Dimensions: 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter

What's in the Box?

• AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Mic
• AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
• 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
• Windscreen
• Protective carrying case