Description

With the groundbreaking AT4080, Audio-Technica achieves the coveted ribbon microphone sound while solving the problems of fragility and low output that have historically plagued ribbon mics. Delivering the warm, smooth sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4080 Ribbon Microphone offers a robust build for long-lasting, reliable performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. 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. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. 

• Smooth, warm and natural high-fidelity sound for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement 

• Proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability 

• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity 

• Extremely powerful N50 rare earth magnets for high output level 

• Ultra-fine mesh helps protect against ribbon damage 

• Classic bidirectional (figure-of-eight) polar pattern picks up sounds equally from the front and back of the element 

• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response

• Extended frequency response for natural audio reproduction 

• Acoustic baffle system and extra large output transformer provide natural low-frequency response and extended dynamic range

• Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly 

• Open acoustical environment of the housing assembly minimizes unwanted internal reflections 

• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers 

• Custom shock mount provides superior isolation, Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance).

 

ELEMENT	Ribbon
POLAR PATTERN	Figure-of-eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20-18,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	–39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE	100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE	22 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS	48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
WEIGHT	474 g (16.7 oz)
DIMENSIONS	177.5 mm (6.99″) long, 53.4 mm (2.10″) maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8449a/SV shock mount for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	R1