Audio-Technica BP4071L 21.22" Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone

The BP4071L Shotgun Microphone from Audio-Technica is among the longest of shotgun microphones on the market today at a length of 21.22". Developed especially to meet the demands of the Professional Broadcast market, this mic boasts an extremely narrow polar pattern, with excellent rejection from the sides and rear of the mic, plus crisp, intelligible audio reproduction. It also includes a switchable low-frequency roll-off function and 10dB pad as well.

Applications

Long-distance professional sound recording for:

Broadcast • Filmmaking • Sporting events • Particularly suitable for television • Other pro sound recording applications

Includes

• BP4071L microphone
• AT8405a stand clamp for ⅝"-27 threaded stands
• ⅝"-27 to ⅜"-16 threaded adapter
• AT8147 windscreen
• Two O-rings
• Protective carrying case

Features

• Overall length of 21.22” with an extremely narrow, highly directional pickup pattern
• Ideal for use in broadcasting, film/TV production, and theater sound reinforcement
• Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions
• Transformerless design for improved pickup of transients
• Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy
• Interference tube design for narrow acceptance angle
• Switchable 80Hz high-pass filter and 10dB pad
• RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Specifications

• Element: Externally-polarized (DC bias) capacitor
• Polar Pattern: Line + gradient
• Frequency Response: 20 - 18,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -29dB (35.5mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
• Impedance: 50Ω
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 141dB SPL (sound pressure level), 1kHz @ 1 % T.H.D.; 151dB SPL, with 10dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 13dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 128dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 81dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48VDC, 4.8mA, typical
• Switches: Flat, roll-off, 10dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 6.2oz
• Dimensions (L x max. body Ø): 21.22" x 0.83"
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.