Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT5045
Large-diaphragm (rectangular element) fixed-charge condenser, cardioid, side-address stick-design studio instrument mic, transformer-coupled (50 series)
Power Phantom 48 V DC.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −35 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 64%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 75%
- Self-noise
- 8 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 90%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 91%
- Max SPL
- 149 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 90%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 89%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2014
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 55% of 75 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 80% of 99 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 107 side-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 92% of 107 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-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 (Recording Hacks copy), 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 (Recording Hacks copy), 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 (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | Large rectangular element; 2-micron vapour-deposited gold diaphragm, agedFrom the description. | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −35 dBV/Pa (17.7 mV/Pa)open circuit, 1 kHz. "–35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa". | p. 2 |
| Self-noise | 8 dB(A)typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One). "Noise: 8 dB SPL". | |
| Max SPL | 149 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 86 dB1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted | |
| Dynamic range | 141 dB1 kHz at max SPL, typical | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohm | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | phantom 48 V DCPage 1: "requires 48V phantom power for operation". | |
| Current draw | 1.4 mAtypical | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male (integral)"Integral 3-pin XLRM-type". | |
| Weight | 197 g | |
| Dimensions | 25 × 177 mm"177.0 mm (6.97'') long, 25.0 mm (0.98'') maximum body diameter"; stored as diameter × length. | |
| Supplied accessories | AT8481 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8165 windscreen; protective carrying case | |
| Circuit | Discrete components; transformer-coupled output | p. 1 |
| Shock mounting | Internal shock mounting decouples the capsule from the body | |
| Housing | Aluminium and brass | |
| Case style | S15 | p. 2 |
| Output phase | Pin 2 hot | p. 1 |
| Operating temperature | Avoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidity | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2014 | |
Documents
- AT5045 Studio Instrument Microphone, 50 series0001-0300-00
- Audio-Technica AT5045 | RecordingHacks.com
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Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.