Audio Technica AT4080 active ribbon microphone

With the groundbreaking AT4080, Audio-Technica achieves the coveted ribbon microphone sound while solving the problems of fragility and low output that have historically plagued ribbon mics. Delivering the warm, smooth sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica's handcrafted AT4080 Active Ribbon Microphone offers a robust build for long-lasting, reliable performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. Equally at home in recording studios and in live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica's innovative MicroLinearâ„¢ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. With 18 patents pending, Audio-Technica's innovatibe ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. 

Product Features

• Smooth, warm and natural high-fidelity sound for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
• Groundbreaking Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending
• Proprietary MicroLinearâ„¢ ribbon imprint for superior durability
• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
• Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
• Custom AT8449aSV shock mount provides superior isolation
• Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly - and 100% quality checked upon manufacture

Product Specifications

General

• Element:  Ribbon
• Polar Pattern:  Figure-of-eight
• Frequency Response:  20 - 18,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity:  -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance:  100 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level:  150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Noise:  22 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range:  128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  72 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:  R1

Physical

• Weight:  474g
• Dimensions:  177.5 mm (6.99") long, 53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter