Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings.

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.

Features:
Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options

Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction

Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity

Extremely powerful N50 rare earth magnets for high output level

Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage

High-SPL capability and extended frequency response

Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly

Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)


Specifications:
ELEMENT:Ribbon
POLAR PATTERN:Figure-of-eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:30-18,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY:-42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE:100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL:150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE:25 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE:(typical) 125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS:48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
WEIGHT:152 g (5.4 oz)
DIMENSIONS:155.0 mm (6.10") long,21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR:Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED:AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE:S13

Audio Technica AT4081 (Audio-Technica AT-4081)