In addition to the soft and even sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a durable, reliable construction and a higher output level than traditional models, providing better matching to microphone preamps. This narrow, stick-shaped microphone is a natural choice for many instruments (brass, strings, drum overhead pairs, orchestras, and so on), as well as guitar amplifiers, both in the music studio and live sound. This microphone, featuring Audio-Technica’s patented MicroLinear™ ribbon coating, is equally suited for studio and stage use. The MicroLinear™ coating protects the microphone’s two ribbon elements from lateral twisting and distortion. This coating, for which 18 patents have already been applied, further advances Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon technology. Experience the significant difference yourself.

Features:

• Capsule: Ribbon
• Polar pattern: Figure-eight
• Frequency response: 30 – 18,000 Hz
• Open circuit sensitivity: –42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 100 ohms
• Maximum sound pressure: 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Noise: 25 dB SPL
• Dynamic range (typical value): 125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom power: 48V DC (3.0 mA typical)
• Weight: 152 g
• Dimensions: Length 155.0 mm, maximum diameter 21.0 mm
• Output connector: Fixed 3-pin male XLR
• Included accessories: AT8471 shock mount for 5/8”-27 threads; 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 thread adapter; windscreen; carrying case

Manufacturer’s lifetime warranty:

The lifetime warranty applies to a serviceable period of 15 years and is available only to the original purchaser of the microphone, upon completing the warranty registration form directly at www.audiotechnica.com/warranty within 30 days of purchase.