Audio Technica AT4050ST

Stereo Condenser Microphone

Offering the realism of a live sound field, the AT4050ST is a side-address condenser with cardioid and figure-of-eight elements configured in a Mid-Side arrangement. This innovative stereo condenser allows sound recordists the choice of selecting a left-right stereo output or choosing discrete Mid-Side signals for later manipulation, a remarkable flexibility. The microphone’s dual-diaphragm capsules maintain precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range. Its transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion.

Features:
    Innovative side-address Mid-Side stereo microphone engineered for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
    Independent cardioid and figure-of-eight condenser elements
    Switch selection of Mid-Side mode and two internally matrixed stereo modes
    Dual-diaphragm capsules maintain precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the microphone
    Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
    The 2-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragms undergo a five-step aging process so that the optimum characteristics remain constant over years of use
    Open acoustical environment of the symmetrical housing assembly minimizes unwanted internal reflections
    Integral 80 Hz high-pass filter switch and 10 dB pad switch
    State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T’s stringent consistency and reliability standards
    Custom shock mount provides superior isolation
    Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

Technische Spezifikationen:
    ELEMENT     Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
    POLAR PATTERN     Cardioid and Figure-of-eight
    FREQUENCY RESPONSE     20-18,000 Hz
    LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF     80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
    OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY     Stereo 90°: -42 dB (7.9 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa
    Stereo 127°: -41 dB (8.9 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa
    Mid: -36 dB (15.8 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa
    Side: -36 dB (15.8 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa
    IMPEDANCE     50 ohms
    MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL     Mid and Side: 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
    159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
    NOISE     Stereo 90°: 25 dB SPL
    Stereo 127°: 16 dB SPL
    Mid: 15 dB SPL
    Side: 17 dB SPL
    DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)     Mid: 134 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
    Side: 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
    SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO     Stereo 90°: 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
    Stereo 127°: 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
    Mid: 79 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
    Side: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
    PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS     48V DC, 6.4 mA typical (both channels total)
    SWITCHES     90°, 127°, M-S;
    Flat, roll-off;
    10 dB pad (nominal)
    WEIGHT     517 g (18.2 oz)
    DIMENSIONS     193.0 mm (7.60") long,
    53.4 mm (2.10") maximum body diameter
    OUTPUT CONNECTOR     Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
    CABLE     5.0 m (16.5') long, 8-conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed stereo cable with 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone end and two 3-pin XLRM-type connectors at output end
    ACCESSORIES FURNISHED     AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case
    AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE     R1