

Audio-Technica AT4049a
Detachable-Capsule Pencil Condenser Microphone
The AT4049a is part of a 3-mic series of pencil condensers with interchangeable capsules. The preamp body is part number AT4900a-48; the omnidirectional capsule is p/n AT4049a-EL.
Cardioid and hypercardioid capsules are available separately, and make this mic into an AT4051 or AT4053 respectively.
The preamp body contains a switchable high-pass filter (-12dB/octave @ 80Hz). The output is balanced and transformerless.
The mic ships with a clip (Audio-Technica p/n AT8405a), a foam windscreen (p/n AT8159), and a carrying case (p/n S1).
It was replaced in Audio-Technica’s product line in 2008, by the AT4049b. See the link to the AT4049b profile in the sidebar.
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Specifications
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Pads & Filters | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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100 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 146 dB Self-noise: 19.0 dB(A) |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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120g (4.23oz) | 155mm (6.10'') | 21mm (0.83'') |
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