Offering the realism of a live sound field, the AT4050ST is a side-address condenser with cardioid and figure-of-eight elements configured in a Mid-Side arrangement. This innovative stereo condenser allows sound recordists the choice of selecting a left-right stereo output or choosing discrete Mid-Side signals for later manipulation, a remarkable flexibility. The microphone’s dual-diaphragm capsules maintain precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range. Its transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion.
Specifications
- Element: Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid and Figure-of-eight
- Frequency Response: 20-18,000 Hz
- Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: Stereo 90°: -42 dB (7.9 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa Stereo 127°: -41 dB (8.9 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa Mid: -36 dB (15.8 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa Side: -36 dB (15.8 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Maximum Input Sound Level: Mid and Side: 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
- Noise: Stereo 90°: 25 dB SPL Stereo 127°: 16 dB SPL Mid: 15 dB SPL Side: 17 dB SPL
- Dynamic Range(typical): Mid: 134 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Side: 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Signal-to-noise Ratio: Stereo 90°: 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Stereo 127°: 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Mid: 79 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Side: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 6.4 mA typical (both channels total)
- Weight: 517 g
- Dimensions: 193.0 mm (7.60") long, 53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter
- Switches: 90°, 127°, M-S; Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
- Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
- Accessories Furnished: AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case
- Audio-Technica Case Style: R1
