Audio-Technica AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is the pinnacle of studio vocal microphones, representing a significant advancement in condenser technology. This microphone offers exceptionally musical high-fidelity performance, bringing a profound realism, depth, and purity of sound to your recordings. Whether you're aiming to capture intricate vocal performances or the nuanced sounds of acoustic instruments like piano, guitar, strings, and saxophone, the AT5040 is designed to be your go-to choice. It combines the smooth top-end required for vocal work with a controlled sibilance that ensures a clean, professional sound.

The AT5040 features an innovative design with four rectangular diaphragms functioning together as Audio-Technica's largest-ever element. This unique approach provides a combined surface area twice that of a standard one-inch circular diaphragm, enabling the microphone to capture extreme levels of detail and a full, rich sound. Additionally, the microphone offers low noise, a wide dynamic range, and high SPL capabilities, making it ideal for diverse studio applications. With its hand-assembled components and elegant aluminum and brass housing, the AT5040 is both durable and visually appealing.

Careful attention to detail is evident in the microphone's discrete components, which are optimized for the highest capsule performance. The advanced internal shock mount decouples the capsule from the microphone body, ensuring minimal handling noise and enhanced isolation. The included AT8480 shock mount and custom hard-shell carrying case offer superior protection and ease of transport, making this microphone a valuable addition to any professional recording setup.

Key Features

• Audio-Technica's premier studio condenser vocal microphone
• Extremely musical high-fidelity performance, with profound realism and depth, presence, and purity of sound
• Four rectangular diaphragms (2 micron) function together as Audio-Technica’s largest-ever element, providing combined surface area twice that of a standard one-inch circular diaphragm
• Exceptionally low noise and wide dynamic range ideal for studio vocals
• Discrete components carefully selected for optimized capsule performance
• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
• Hand assembled and inspected for 100% quality control
• Advanced internal shock mounting decouples the capsule from the microphone body
• Elegant, durable housing of aluminum and brass
• Included advanced-design custom AT8480 shock mount provides superior isolation
• Custom hard-shell carrying case with die-cut foam compartments offers protection during storage and transport

Specifications

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -25 dB (56.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 142 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• NOISE: 5 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 89 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 48V DC, 3.8 mA typical
• WEIGHT: 582 g (20.5 oz)
• DIMENSIONS: 165.3 mm (6.51'') long, 57.0 mm (2.24'') maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTORS: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Package Contents

• AT8480 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
• Protective carrying case