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Audio-Technica AT4050

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Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Multiple Polar Patterns

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Transparent Sound and Versatility for a Price That’s Within Reach

The AT4050 is one of Sweetwater's best-selling vocal mics, and for good reason! Utilizing a low-noise transformerless design and multiple polar patterns, the AT4050 is ideal for use in the most demanding recording situations. It uses dual gold-plated, aged, large-diaphragm condenser elements for extended frequency response. Floating construction elements provide isolation from noise and vibration.

Audio-Technica AT4050 Condenser Microphone at a Glance:
  • Transparent highs, rich lows and low noise
  • Multiple polar patterns for versatility
  • Precision-built diaphragm and state-of-the-art electronics for reliable performance

Transparent highs, rich lows and low noise
The AT4050 produces transparent highs and mids balanced by rich low-end qualities, while its advanced acoustic engineering guarantees extensive performance capabilities and highest quality. The AT4050's transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients.

Multiple polar patterns for versatility
Adding to the AT4050's value are the three polar patterns. You can select from cardioid, figure-8 or omnidirectional settings to tailor the AT4050 to any source you're recording. In addition, a switchable 80Ha high-pass filter and a 10dB pad allow even more flexibility in capturing a multitude of sources. This mic can stand up to high SPLs and still deliver transparent sound!

Precision-built diaphragm and state-of-the-art electronics
The AT4050's 2-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragms undergo a five-step aging process so that the optimum characteristics achieved remain constant over years of use. State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics make the AT4050 another of A-T's incredibly consistent and reliable microphones!


Audio-Technica AT4050 Condenser Microphone Features:
  • Superior performance for studio recording and live sound applications
  • Remarkable combination of warm, transparent sound and super-high SPL capability
  • Three switchable polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure 8
  • Vapor-deposited gold large-diaphragm design for extended frequency response
  • Symmetrical direct-coupled electronics for excellent transient response and low distortion
  • Switchable 80Hz high-pass filter and 10dB pad
  • Includes AT8449 shock mount

For a versatile studio performer, your best bet is an AT4050!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-eight
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
Output Impedance 100 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Self Noise 17 dB
Low Cut Filter -12 dB/8va at 80 Hz
Pads 10 dB
Length 7.4"
Width 2.1"
Depth 2.1"
Weight 1.12 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number AT4050

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based on 13 reviews

One of my Favorite Mics

by Nathan from Seattle, WA
August 9, 2010
Music Background: Studio Recording Engineer
The studio I work at has one of these, and I've begun experimenting with it on different instruments that come through. And I love the results I get with one of these plugged into a good preamp.
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It sounds great on an upright grand piano, accordion, trumpet, vocals, drum room, It's a little too bright for some solo acoustic guitars, but still useful. It's quickly becoming my go-to mic.

I want to get another just so I have a matched pair. close [-]

Unbelievable on Vocals

by Shaun Combs from Orlando, FL
May 7, 2010
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Bassist, Producer, www.secombs.com
I've been using this mic for about 6 months. I actually bought a pair to use as drum overheads. They sound great for that. I've also used it on acoustic guitar, bass guitar cab, and vocals. It has sou... read more [+]nded very good on all of those sources. I'm particularly impressed with how good it sounds on vocals. It doesn't bring out too much sibilance and has a warm but still clear quality to the tone. It has really complimented most vocalists I've recorded lately. Very, very impressed. It's a great value too. It's sturdy, versatile (with the multiple polar patterns and pad), and it sound incredibly good. Will definitely purchase more products from Audio-Technica. These mics are smokin' close [-]

It's a great mic!

by Jim Landers from Cedarville, OH
December 23, 2009
Music Background: Live Sound Engineer/Recording Engineer
I used a borrowed one for the first time last night. My goal was to use it because of asthetics (it fit our act) and wound up being blown away by it's replication of the vocals.

It was pe... read more [+]rfect; clear and concise...When I go to doing some DAW work with live instruments and vocals, I'm going to grab this again! Wow!.... close [-]

at 4050 recording mic.

by Graham.... Mr. Fuss Pot. from Healesville Australia.
November 21, 2008
Music Background: teacher, hobbyist, ensemble and choral teacher, etc.
I use an ADK al 51 as well as an Audio Technica 4050 in a stereo configuration for high quality classical guitar...made by Simon Marty of Australia. The results are always crystal clear, in your face,... read more [+] full, three dimensional and so easy to EQ. Run the mix through Waves plug ins inc the SSL 4000 output compressor, and you will get better than anything ever before recorded, esp vocals and guitar. Sooooo good. close [-]

The all time desert island microphone!!!!!

by Eddie Mapp from New Orleans, La
September 2, 2008
Music Background: Live sound engineer: Evanescence, Stone Temple Pilots, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society
Without a doubt one of my favorite all around do everything WELL microphones. I've used these live on several tours on everything from Kick drum, snare drum, toms, bass guitars, electric guitars, over... read more [+]heads, leslie, saxophone, and vocals. For singer songwriters try two 4050's both in figure 8 position. Use the first to help cancel vocals in the guitar mic using the null point (ask your sales person for further polar pattern info) and use the second to cancel guitars in the vocal mic. close [-]
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