Side-address cardioid studio condenser for critical home, project and professional studio applications. Accurate, flat performance.
- Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise
- High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
- Custom shock mount provides superior isolation
- Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
- Includes custom shock mount & protective pouch
| ELEMENT | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-20,000 Hz |
| LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF | 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave |
| OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | -33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| IMPEDANCE | 120 ohms |
| MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| NOISE | 12 dB SPL |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 136 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical |
| SWITCHES | Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| WEIGHT | 403 g (14.2 oz) |
| DIMENSIONS | 170.0 mm (6.69") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | R5 |