This versatile studio performer may be used with confidence in a wide variety of professional miking applications. Featuring direct-coupled balanced outputs for clean signals in high-output conditions, the microphone is totally free of the distortion associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. And its fast response to transients contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most difficult-to-capture instruments. The microphone is fully RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS).

The AT4053b consists of two modular subassemblies: an AT4900b-48 body and an AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule (both available separately). Additional interchangeable capsules are available in omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL).

MPN: AT4053B
UPC: 658700917083

• Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
  
• Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
  
• Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions
  
• Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
  
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
  
• Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability
  
• State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T’s stringent consistency and reliability standards
  
• RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
  
• ELEMENT Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor
  
• POLAR PATTERN Hypercardioid
  
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz
  
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
  
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
  
• IMPEDANCE 50 ohms
  
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
  
• 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
  
• NOISE 16 dB SPL
  
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 129 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
  
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
  
• SWITCH Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
  
• WEIGHT 127 g (4.5 oz)
  
• DIMENSIONS 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
  
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  
• OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS AT4049b-EL (omnidirectional);
  
• AT4051b-EL (cardioid)
  
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case
  
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE S1