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AT4050

Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224

Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England   

©2010 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.  audio-technica.com     

0001-0198-01

Specifications

cardioid frequency response: 

20–18,000 Hz

figure-of-eight frequency  

response: 20–18,000 Hz

omni frequency response: 

20–18,000 Hz

LEGEND

200 Hz

1 kHz

5 kHz

8 kHz

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

240˚

180˚

210˚

270˚

300˚

330˚

150˚

120˚

90˚

30˚

60˚

12" or more on axis

LEGEND

Frequency in Hertz

Response in dB

10 dB

100

50

200

10k

5k

1k

500

2k

20k

Roll-off

Same as 1 kHz

LEGEND

200 Hz

1 kHz

5 kHz

8 kHz

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

240˚

180˚

210˚

270˚

300˚

330˚

150˚

120˚

90˚

30˚

60˚

12" or more on axis

LEGEND

Frequency in Hertz

Response in dB

10 dB

100

50

200

10k

5k

1k

500

2k

20k

Roll-off

Same as 1 kHz

Same as 1 kHz

Same as 1 kHz

LEGEND

200 Hz

1 kHz

5 kHz

8 kHz

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

240˚

180˚

210˚

270˚

300˚

330˚

150˚

120˚

90˚

30˚

60˚

12" or more on axis

LEGEND

Frequency in Hertz

Response in dB

10 dB

100

50

200

10k

5k

1k

500

2k

20k

Roll-off

Same as 1 kHz

cardioid polar pattern

omni polar pattern

figure-of-eight polar pattern

Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-eight

20-18,000 Hz

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

–36 dB (15.8 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa

100 ohms

149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;

159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

17 dB SPL

132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

48V DC, 4.2 mA typical

Polar selection; Flat, roll-off;  

10 dB pad (nominal)

510 g (18.0 oz)

188.0 mm (7.40") long,

53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

R1 

AT8449 shock mount for 

5

/

8

"-27 

threaded stands; microphone dust cover; 

protective carrying case

Element

Polar patterns

Frequency response

Low frequency roll-off 

Open circuit sensitivity

Impedance

Maximum input sound level 

Noise

1

Dynamic range (typical) 

Signal-to-noise ratio

1

 

Phantom power requirements

Switches

Weight

Dimensions

Output connector

Audio-Technica case style

Accessories furnished 

In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. 

offers full details on its test methods to other industry 

professionals on request.

1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm

2

 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL

1

 Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The output of the microphone shall be a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.

The microphone shall be equipped with a switchable 10 dB pad, a switch 
that permits choice of flat response or 80 Hz low-frequency roll-off, and a 
polar pattern selection switch.

The microphone shall be 188.0 mm (7.40") long and have a maximum body 
diameter of 53.4 mm (2.10"). Weight shall be 510 grams (18.0 oz). The 
microphone shall include a shock mount, a dust cover and a protective 
carrying case.

The Audio-Technica AT4050 is specified.   

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