audio-technica AT4081 Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4081 active ribbon microphone gives you the amazingly smooth and natural sound of a quality ribbon mic, but also adds a higher output than you'd expect! A-T built the AT4081 around their revolutionary, active ribbon transducer — but the AT4081's slender build more closely resembles that of a pencil condenser microphone body, which allows you to place it in wide variety of positions. Given its low-profile design and versatile placement options, the great-sounding AT4081 is ideal for miking strings, horns, drum overheads, and guitar cabinets.

Features:

• Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
  
• Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
  
• Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear ribbon imprint for superior durability
  
• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
  
• 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
  
• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamps
  
• Polar pattern: Figure-8
  
• Frequency response: 30Hz-18kHz
  
• Open circuit sensitivity: -42dB (7.9 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa
  
• Impedance: 100 ohms
  
• Max input sound level: 150dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  
• Noise: 25dB SPL
  
• Dynamic range (typical): Mid - 125dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
  
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 69dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
  
• Phantom power requirements: 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
  
• Weight: 5.4 oz.
  
• Dimensions: 6.1" length; 0.83" maximum body diameter
  
• Output connectors: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  
• Included accessories: AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case
  The Audio-Technica AT4081 active ribbon microphone gives you A-T quality, a low-profile design, and classic ribbon-mic sound!

  Specification Detail Microphone Type Ribbon Polar Pattern Figure-8 Ribbon Type MicroLinear Dual Ribbon Frequency Response 30Hz-18kHz Max SPL 150dB SPL (1kHz at 1% THD) Output Impedance 100 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio 69dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa Self Noise 25dB Connector XLR Weight .34 lb. Included Accessories Shock mount, Windscreen, Carry case Manufacturer Part Number AT4081