Audio Technica AT-4033 Studio Microphone

The AT-4033 is a classic microphone, dating back in history as a staple of many recording studios. This vintage mic design is now built to modern standards, utilizing the latest material and manufacturing technologies - the best of both worlds.

Heart of gold. The AT-4033 literally has a gold diaphragm, which goes through a 5 step aging process so that each one is perfect. The acoustic element baffle provides optimal stability for the element right along with optimal sensitivity. The sound quality is so smooth and so balanced that rarely do engineers find need for much post-production equalization. With a low signal to noise ratio, beautiful, natural tone and high-quality components - you might just find yourself keeping this mic on the stand and all the others in their cases.

Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients Precision-machined, nickel-plated brass, acoustic element baffle provides enhanced element stability and optimal sensitivity The 2-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragm undergoes a five-step aging process so that the optimum characteristics achieved remain constant over years of use Floating-construction capsule assembly provides isolation from noise and vibration State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards Custom shock mount provides superior isolation ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser POLAR PATTERN Cardioid FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -32 dB (25.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa IMPEDANCE 100 ohms MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) NOISE 17 dB SPL DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 3.2 mA typical SWITCHES Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) WEIGHT 13.4 oz (380 g) DIMENSIONS 6.69" (170.0 mm) long, 2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE