Audio-Technica BP4025 X/Y Stereo Field Broadcast Recording Microphone

The Audio-Technica BP4025 X/Y Stereo Field Broadcast Recording Microphone is designed to meet the demands of professional broadcast and recording environments. Its large-diaphragm capsules are configured in an innovative coincident arrangement to provide an accurate and spatially impactful X/Y stereo image. This ensures that every recording captures the realism and spatial depth of a live sound field. Fully compliant with the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS), this microphone is both safe and environmentally friendly.

Ideal for use with professional audio and video equipment, the BP4025's compact, lightweight design makes it perfect for camera-mount applications. With its excellent channel separation and low-frequency roll-off features, this microphone ensures pristine sound quality with exceptionally low noise. The included balanced cable with 3-pin XLRM-type connectors and switchable 10 dB pad enhances operational flexibility, especially in dynamic recording scenarios.

Key Features

• Large-diaphragm capsules offer pristine sound quality and exceptionally low noise
• Innovative coincident capsule configuration produces accurate stereo image in smaller housing
• Compact, lightweight design is ideal for camera-mount use
• Excellent channel separation
• Phantom power operation for use with professional equipment
• Switchable low-frequency roll-off and 10 dB pad
• Includes one balanced cable (two 3-pin XLRM-type connectors at output)
• RoHS-compliant, free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: X/Y Stereo
• Frequency Response: 20-17,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -32 dB (25.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Channel Balance: <2.5 dB
• Impedance: 170 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1 Percent T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Dynamic Range (typical): 131 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 7 mA typical (both channels total)
• Switch: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 269 g (9.5 oz)
• Dimensions: 186.0 mm (7.32 inches) long, 47.6 mm (1.87 inches) head diameter, 21.0 mm (0.83 inches) body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
• Cable: 5.0 m (16.5 ft) 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

Package Contents

• AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8-inch-27 threaded stands
• Windscreen
• Soft protective pouch