Audio-Technica ATM250 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

A natural with high SPLs, the ATM250 hypercardioid dynamic is tailored for kick drum, percussion, brass and other highly dynamic instruments. Its rich, warm low-frequency response gives the microphone excellent presence. The microphone is equipped with a rare earth neodymium magnet and a tight hypercardioid polar pattern. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.

The ATM250 mic features:

• Handles very high SPL at close range
• Big, warm low-frequency response with excellent presence
• Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Durable, proven performance for professional applications
• Hi-ENERGY® neodymium magnet for improved output and transient response
• Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
• Corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector
• Rugged, all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-free use

Specifications:

• ELEMENT:  Dynamic
• POLAR PATTERN:  Hypercardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  40-15,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY:  –54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE:  600 ohms
• WEIGHT:  252 g (8.9 oz)
• DIMENSIONS:  127.5 mm (5.02") long, 55.0 mm (2.17") diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR:  Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED:  AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE:  R9