The AT4053b-EL Hypercardioid Microphone Capsule from Audio-Technica is compatible with the AT4900b-48 electronic body (sold separately). This capsule’s hypercardioid polar pattern minimizes picking up background sounds from the sides and rear, allowing you to target the sound you want to pick up. Its turned-brass housing is built specifically for optimized durability, while the state-of-the-art design ensures it delivers high-quality performance.

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Capture clear, reliable sound with confidence using the AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone from Audio-Technica. Great for myriad professional miking applications, this versatile studio mic is a great choice for broadcasting, professional recording, sound reinforcement, and other uses where consistent, high-quality audio is critical.

Featuring direct-coupled, balanced output for a clean signal even under high-output conditions, this mic enjoys freedom from the distortion that’s usually associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. Its transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients, which in turn contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments.

The AT4053b comes with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and a 10 dB pad. Its housing is constructed of turned-brass for a rugged build that optimizes durability. Its hypercardioid pattern reduces pickup of background noise from the sides and rear, ensuring you capture all the sound you want and none of the noise you don’t.

Included in the box with the AT4053b microphone is a custom AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, a windscreen for protecting your audio from wind noise and vocal pops, and a protective carrying case for safe transportation and secure storage. As with all Audio-Technica gear, this mic meets stringent standards of consistency and reliability, ensuring that you get great-quality sound and long-lasting equipment.

The AT4053b consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900b-48 body and an AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule (both available separately). Optional interchangeable head capsules are also available in omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL) polar patterns.