Audio-Technica AT4041 - Cardioid Condenser Pencil Microphone

 Overview

The AT4041 features a smooth, extended frequency response with a slight rise in the high-frequency region, making it ideal for capturing detailed and natural sound. Its transformerless output ensures very high SPL-handling capability, and its rugged construction, with a turned brass case and black chrome plating, provides durability and low reflectivity. The back plate of the element holds a fixed charge and has been aged for energy stabilization, ensuring maximum charge linearity and reducing frequency response peaks and diaphragm break-up distortion.

Features

• Smooth, Extended Frequency Response: Slight rise in the high-frequency region enhances clarity.
• Ideal for Various Instruments: Perfect for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, banjo, piano, horns, and under snare.
• Low-Mass Diaphragm: Improves transient response, increases bandwidth, and reduces handling and mechanical noise transfer.
• Transformerless Circuitry: Virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and enhances transient response.
• Durable Construction: Turned brass housing with black chrome plating ensures durability and low reflectivity.
• Switchable Hi-Pass Filter and Attenuator: Features an 80Hz low-cut filter and a switchable -10dB pad for increased versatility.
• Custom Shock Mount: Provides superior isolation, reducing handling noise.
• Japanese Design and Manufacturing: Ensures compliance with Audio-Technica's stringent consistency and reliability standards, backed by a 15-year guarantee.

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -36 dB (15.8 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range: 121 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.2 mA typical
• Weight: 120g
• Dimensions: 159.5 mm (6.28") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Included: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, AT8159 windscreen, protective carrying case