and weight of just 4.0 oz, the mic adds virtually no heft to the end of a fish pole or the top of a minicam. Through the use of an advanced, propriety Audio-Technica design, the interference tube of the AT4073a provides a narrow acceptance angle that would require a tube 50 percent longer using conventional technology. Audio-Technica has pioneered a unique interference tube design* in the AT4071a and AT4073a shotgun mics that provides the same directivity as mics up to 50 percent longer.

Designed for critical long-distance pickup in broadcasting, film/TV production and theater sound reinforcement applications

Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions

Exclusive acoustic design* provides same directivity as mics up to 50% longer

Switchable 150 Hz hi-pass filter

Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy

AT4073a SPECIFICATIONS† ELEMENT Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser POLAR PATTERN Line + gradient FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz LOW-FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 150 Hz, 12 dB/octave OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY1 -23 dB (70.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa* IMPEDANCE 100 ohms MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 126 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. NOISE2 14 dB SPL DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO2 80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa* PHANTOM POWER 11-52V DC, 3.2 mA typical REQUIREMENTS SWITCH Flat, roll-off WEIGHT (less accessories) 4.0 oz (114 g) DIMENSIONS 9.13" (232.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) body diameter ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case