audio-technica AT4081 | Bidirectional, Pencil Style Ribbon M

FOH Magazine June 2010
“From the recording perspective, [the AT4080] may well be one of the top mics I’ve ever heard. If you need an amazing large ribbon mic for your studio, look no further than the AT4080. If you’re after a ribbon mic that will make your guitars scream onstage, get yourself an AT4081.”

Premier Guitar November 2010
"[The AT4081] is capable of taking on massive SPLs and is built like a Sherman tank – it will easily handle the heat of rock 'n' roll."

Description:

Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings.

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. With 18 patents pending, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.

Features:

Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability
Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly
Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)

Specifications:

ELEMENT	Ribbon
POLAR PATTERN	Figure-of-eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	30-18,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	-42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE	100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE	25 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS	48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
WEIGHT	152 g (5.4 oz)
DIMENSIONS	155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	S13

audio-technica AT4081 | Bidirectional, Pencil Style Ribbon Microphone