Product Overview
A versatile studio performer that can be used with confidence in a wide range of professional miking applications, the AT4053b features direct-coupled balanced outputs that deliver clean signals in high-output conditions. This ensures that it's totally free of the distortion associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. It also provides a fast transient response that contributes to the open, transparent audio reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments. This microphone is fully RoHS-compliant - free from all substances specified within the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS).
It's made up of 2 modular subassemblies: the AT4900b-48 body and the AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule (both available separately). Further, additional interchangeable capsules are also available: omnidirectional — AT4049b-EL, and cardioid — AT4051b-EL (both sold separately as well).
Applications
Professional recording • Broadcast • Professional sound reinforcement
Includes
- AT4053b microphone
- AT8405a stand clamp for ⅝"-27 threaded stands
- Windscreen
- Protective carrying case
Features
- Specially-engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
- Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
- Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions
- Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
- Switchable 80Hz hi-pass filter and 10dB pad
- Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability
- State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
- 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: Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz
- Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -34dB (19.9mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
- Impedance: 50Ω
- Maximum Input Sound Level:
- 145dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.
- 155dB SPL, with 10dB pad (nominal)
- Noise: 16dB SPL
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 129dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 48VDC, 4.8mA typical
- Switch: Flat, roll-off; 10dB pad (nominal)
- Weight: 4.5oz. (127g)
- Dimensions (L x max. body diameter): 6.10" x 0.83" (155 x 21mm)
- Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Optional Interchangeable Elements (sold separately):
- AT4049b-EL (omnidirectional)
- AT4051b-EL (cardioid)
- Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.