Audio-Technica ATM450 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The ATM450 is a fixed-charge condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is designed specifically for use on overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments in professional live-sound and studio applications.

One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions. The microphone is equipped with an integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off.

The ATM450 also features a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers the microphone's sensitivity, providing higher SPL(Sound Pressure Level) capability for flexible use with a wide range of performers and system configurations. The microphone s extended flat frequency response makes it ideal for high SPLs as well as for live and amplified acoustic instruments. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.

Audio-Technica ATM450 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone features:

• Unique side-address stick design maximizes placement options with minimal obstructions
• Uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, guitarron, strings and other acoustic instruments
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
• Durable performance for professional applications
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Rugged, all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-free use
• Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning

Specifications:

• ELEMENT:  Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN:  Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  40-20,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF:  80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY:  –41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE:  200 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL:  152 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical):  127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:  69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS:  11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical
• SWITCHES:  Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad
• WEIGHT:  98 g (3.5 oz)
• DIMENSIONS:  126.9 mm (5.00") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") 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; windscreen; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE:  S11