Mic Reviews

Audio Technica AT-4041

Audio Technica's AT-4041 is a small, low mass, diaphragm condenser mic with transformerless electronics. This mic is said to provide "smooth, extended frequency response." This mic has a slight rise in the high-end, and is said to "ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, horns and under snare drum miking.

This mic comes with one AT8405 stand clamp; foam windscreen and protective case.

Published Specs:

Element: Condenser

Dynamic Range (Typical): 121 dB, 1 kHz at Max. SPL

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Phantom Power Requirements: 48V (14V)

Frequency Response: 20 - 20kHz

Open Circuit Sensitivity: -36 dB (15.8 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa

Switch: Flat/roll-off

Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB per octave

Impedance: 100 ohms

Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)

Maximum Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Output Connector: XLRM-type

Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

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