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OmnidirectionalCardioidHypercardioidAudio-Technica AT4049b

MSRP: $595 Detachable-Capsule Pencil Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica AT4049b

Description

The AT4049b and its earlier revision, the AT4049a are part of a 3-mic series of pencil condensers with interchangeable capsules. The preamp body is part number AT4900a-48 or AT4900b-48, and is shipped with an omnidirectional capsule, p/n AT4049b-EL.

Cardioid and hypercardioid capsules are available separately, and make this mic into an AT4051 or AT4053 respectively.

The preamp body contains onboard switches for a -10dB pad and a highpass filter (-12dB/octave @ 80Hz). The output is balanced and transformerless.

The Audio-Technica AT4049b is also known as: 4049a, AT4049, 4049b.

Compatible Capsules
Audio-Technica AT4049a-ELOmnidirectional Audio-Technica AT4049a-EL
Omnidirectional capsule
Sensitivity: 19.9 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $245 | discontinued
Audio-Technica AT4051b-ELCardioid Audio-Technica AT4051b-EL
Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 19.9 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $245 | discontinued
Audio-Technica AT4053b-ELHypercardioid Audio-Technica AT4053b-EL
Hypercardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 19.9 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $245 | discontinued
Pads & Filters Impedance SPL/Noise
  • Pad: -10dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF: -12dB/octave @ 80Hz (Via Switch)
100 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 146 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
120g (4.23oz) 155mm (6.10'') 21mm (0.83'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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