With the AT5040 cardioid condenser Audio-Technica presents the debut of the new flagship 50 Series. It represents a milestone in condenser design, offering profound realism and depth, presence and purity of sound combined with a remarkably musical high-fidelity performance.

The AT5040 features an extremely smooth top end with controlled sibilance. Fast transient response and large-diaphragm characteristics make it ideal for recording acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, strings and saxophone.

Four rectangular diaphragms (2 micron) function together as Audio-Technica's largest-ever element, providing combined surface area twice that of a standard circular one-inch diaphragm.

Features: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser Polar pattern: Cardioid Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz Impedance: 50 ohms Open circuit sensitivity: -25 dB (56.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa* Maximum input sound level: 142 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Noise: 5 dB SPL Dynamic range (typical): 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Signal-to-noise ratio: 89 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa* Phantom power requirements: 48V DC, 3.8 mA typical Weight: 582 g (20.5 oz) Dimensions: 165.3 mm (6.51'') long, 57.0 mm (2.24'') maximum body diameter Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type Accessories furnished: AT8480 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; protective carrying case

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