Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT4041
Small-diaphragm condenser (fixed-charge back plate), cardioid, transformerless, with 80 Hz high-pass switch
Power Phantom 48 V DC.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −36 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 58%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 71%
- Self-noise
- 24 dB(A) computed
- Max SPL
- 145 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 80%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 78%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 58% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 85% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Printed under the graph: "12\" or more on axis" (30 cm or more). Room and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Full circle, 0° at the top, "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −36 dBV/Pa (15.8 mV/Pa)open circuit, 1 kHz. "–36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa". | p. 2 |
| Self-noise | 24 dB(A)Not stated; 94 dB SPL minus the signal-to-noise ratio (70 dB, A-weighted). | |
| Max SPL | 145 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 70 dB1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One) | |
| Dynamic range | 121 dB1 kHz at max SPL, typical | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohm | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | phantom 48 V DC | |
| Current draw | 3.2 mAtypical | |
| Low cut | flat, roll-off; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave"Low frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave"; switch "Flat, roll-off". | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male (integral)"Integral 3-pin XLRM-type". | |
| Weight | 120 gThe 2002 sheet adds "(less accessories)". | |
| Dimensions | 21 × 159.5 mm"159.5 mm (6.28") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter"; stored as diameter × length. | |
| Supplied accessories | AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8159 windscreen; protective carrying caseThe 2002 sheet names the clamp AT8405. | |
| Housing | Turned brass | p. 1 |
| Circuit | Transformerless | |
| Case style | S1 | p. 2 |
| Output phase | Pin 2 hot | p. 1 |
Documents
- AT4041 Cardioid Condenser End-Address Microphone0001-0208-01
- AT4041 Cardioid Condenser MicrophoneP51457-EN
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