Audio-Technica BP4073 Line + Gradient Condenser Shotgun Microphone

The Audio-Technica BP4073 is a professional-grade shotgun microphone designed for broadcasting, film/TV production, and theater applications. With a compact length of just 9.17 inches, it delivers the directivity of longer microphones, ensuring high-quality audio capture even from a distance. Its innovative design features a supercardioid polar pattern for focused sound pickup and maximum rear-entry sound rejection, making it ideal for various recording environments.

Features

• Compact Design: At only 9.17 inches long and weighing just 99 grams, the BP4073 is lightweight and easy to handle, perfect for mounting on booms or cameras.
• Broadcast-Quality Sound: Built to deliver clear, broadcast-quality audio with a low self-noise level of 13 dBA, ensuring detailed sound reproduction without unwanted hiss.
• Supercardioid Polar Pattern: Provides focused on-axis directionality and excellent off-axis rejection for capturing sound from specific sources while minimizing background noise.
• Durable Construction: Made from lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy, the microphone is rugged and designed to withstand the rigors of professional use.
• Phantom Power Operation: Requires 48V phantom power, making it compatible with a wide range of audio equipment.
• Switchable Low-Cut Filter: Reduces sensitivity to low-frequency noise, enhancing audio clarity in challenging environments.

Specifications

• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 141 dB SPL (151 dB SPL with Pad)
• Off-Axis Rejection: >5 dB at 60°, >15 dB at 120°, >15 dB at 180°
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Sensitivity: -29 dBV/Pa (Open Circuit Voltage)
• Dynamic Range: 128 dB (1 kHz, at Max SPL)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 81 dB A-Weighted (1 kHz)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB A-Weighted
• Weight: 99 g (3.5 oz)
• Dimensions: 233 mm (9.17 in) length, 21 mm (0.83 in) maximum body diameter