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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 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 live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.
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 (typical) | 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 |
WEIGHT | 474 g (16.7 oz) |
DIMENSIONS | 177.5 mm (6.99") long, 53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter |
OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8449a/SV shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case |
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | R1 |
Polar Pattern | Figure-8 |
Type Of Microphone | Ribbon |
Height (in.) | 6.99 |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 Year |
Microphone Intended Use | Studio; Live |
Application | Studio; Live |
Frequency Response | 20 - 18,000 Hz |
Connection Type | Integral 3-Pin XLRM-Type |