Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica ATM230
Dynamic, hypercardioid, compact drum mic (toms, snare, percussion) with integral stand clamp and drum-rim mount
Power None: a dynamic mic needs no power. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −54 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 47%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 16%
- Rated range
- 30 – 12k Hz
vs 44 end-address dynamics
More output than 56% of 44 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 1.
Printed under the graph: "12\" or more on axis" (30 cm or more); "frequency response: 30–12,000 Hz". 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. 1.
"polar pattern", full circle, 0° up; "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −54 dBV/Pa (1.9 mV/Pa)open circuit. "–54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa"; the Japanese manual: "－54dB" (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz). | p. 1 |
| Output impedance | 600 ohm | |
| Rated frequency range | 30 Hz to 12 kHzTolerance not stated. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male (integral)"Integral 3-pin XLRM-type". | |
| Weight | 292 g"292 g (10.3 oz)". | |
| Dimensions | 38 × 82.5 mmMaximum diameter × length: "82.5 mm (3.2") long, 38.0 mm (1.5") maximum diameter". The Japanese drawing also gives 33 mm (the body behind the grille) and 89.5 mm (overall, with the clamp). | |
| Supplied accessories | AT8665 drum mount; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch"AT8665 drum mount for 5/8"-27 threaded adapter; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch". | |
| Series | Artist series | |
| ApplicationsAudio-Technica | Rack and floor toms, snare drums and other percussion | |
| Magnet | Rare earth | |
| Mount | Integral 5/8"-27 threaded stand clamp; the AT8665 drum mount screws into it and hooks onto the drum rim | |
| Output | Low impedance balanced, pin 2 hot | |
| Case style | R2 | |
| Operating temperature | Avoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidity | |
| From the manual | ||
| Made in | Japan | p. 1 |
Documents
- ATM230 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphonespec sheet, P52587-01
- ATM230 取扱説明書Japanese user manual, 142315201B
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