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Audio-Technica AT4051

Small-diaphragm Cardioid Studio Capacitor Microphone with Phantom Power

Item ID: AT4051

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You'll find the world's best microphones at Sweetwater! The AT4051is the microphone to use for professional results in both recording and broadcast. It features exceptionally low self-noise, very high output and fast transient response.

• Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions
• Accepts optional interchangeable capsules: AT4049a-EL (omnidirectional) and AT4053a-EL (hypercardioid)
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter
• Turned-brass microphone housing with black chrome plating
• The AT4051a consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900a-48 body and an AT4051a-EL head capsule (both available separately).
Specification Detail
Circuit N/A
Dimensions N/A
Freq. Response 20 Hz-20 kHz
Impedance N/A
Kind Small Diaphragm Condenser
Low Cut Filter -12 dB/8va at 80 Hz
Max. SPL 146 dB
Noise 19 dB -A
Notes Pad, Rolloff, Omni and Hypercardioid Capsules Available
Pads None
Phantom Power N/A
Polar Pattern Cardioid

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Sweetwater Advice

David Stewart
A terrific all-purpose small diaphragm condenser. The 4051 has a generally "bright" character to it, but it's not overdone (like some small diaphragm mics in this category). The overall sound is full bodied, which makes it suitable in a variety of applications: Works great on snare, drum overhead, hi-hat, room mic, acoustic guitar, and must be heard on trumpet!

Honest and Powerful

by Eddie Mapp from New Orleans, La
 November 11, 2008
 Music Background: live sound engineer: Evanescence, Stone Temple Pilots, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society
I've used this on Snare bottom, Hit-Hat, Snare top as well as cello and have always had great results. Thankfully they've added a pad to the newer versions because this mic is HOT!!!!

This mic is killer for acoustic guitar

by Donald Bryant from Atlanta
 December 29, 2008
 Music Background: Songwriter producer engineer
Great buy. Glad that I got these over the KM184s. Way better buy. AT makes some really good mics for the money. I prefer them over Berliners Cm33s and Rode NT5s. A tough call on these vs. Beye... read more [+]rdynamic MC930.

Great mic! close [-]

extreme clean

by Sean from Houston, Texas
 March 24, 2006
 Music Background:
This microphone has been a life savor for both live gigs as well as recording sessions. For live stages it instantly seemed to give me more gain than the higher priced german mics. For recording piano... read more [+]s it gives an encridible clean sound. I liked it so much I bought several more to use. close [-]

At4051

by Anonymous
 May 1, 2004
 Music Background:
i record mostly chamber music both in studio and live venue settings. the AT4051s have quickly become some of my favorite mics - they offer a clear, open and very natural sound. having owned pairs o... read more [+]f neumann km184s, akg c480s, royer r-121s, DPA 4061s, schoeps cmc64s, i can honestly say the AT4051s are comparable in both build quality and sonic accuracy to the best mics i have used. they are often my first choice for grand piano - a recent client who had just purchased a brand new 7'4" bosendorfer chose the AT4051s over all of my other mics for her CD, and they performed flawlessly. these mics are a no-brainer when you consider the cost compared to their cometition in the market. i give these mics a very high recommendation for all types of acoustic applications. close [-]

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