Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Studio Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Studio Condenser Microphone is a versatile studio performer designed to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement. With its direct-coupled balanced outputs, this microphone delivers clean signals even in high-output conditions, eliminating the distortion often associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. The AT4053b responds quickly to transients, ensuring open, transparent reproduction of even the most challenging instruments.

The AT4053b is fully RoHS-compliant, making it free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances. This microphone consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900b-48 body and an AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule, both of which can be purchased separately. Additionally, interchangeable capsules are available in omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL) configurations, broadening the microphone's adaptability for various professional miking applications.

Key Features

• Specially engineered to meet critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement
• High front-to-back rejection ratio hypercardioid polar pattern improves isolation of the desired sound source
• Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions
• Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability
• State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
• RoHS-compliant: free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances

Specifications

• Element: Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 16 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 129 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
• Switch: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 127 g (4.5 oz)
• Dimensions: 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Optional Interchangeable Elements: AT4049b-EL (omnidirectional); AT4053b-EL (hypercardioid)
• Audio-Technica Case Style: S1

Package Contents

• AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
• Windscreen
• Protective carrying case