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Audio-Technica AT4050/LE

Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The AT4050/LE is one of two limited-edition versions of the company’s popular AT4050 multipattern condenser. It differs from the standard version only cosmetically: a metallic silver finish with blue accents, an etched serial number, and a wooden case.

See also the AT4050 URUSHI.

Like the original AT4050, the LE is based on a transformerless output circuit and a medium-diaphragm capsule. The dual 21.4mm diaphragms are made of 2-micron plastic film, metallized with gold.

A switch on the microphone body provides access to three polar patterns: cardioid, omni, bidirectional. Additional switches enable a pad (-10dB) and a high-pass filter (-12dB/octave @ 80Hz).

The LE ships with a wooden case, a dust cover, and an elastic shockmount (p/n AT8449).

The Audio-Technica AT4050/LE is also known as: AT4050LE.

The mic was released in 2012.

Specifications

Frequency Response - OmnidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!
Frequency Response - BidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (15.8 mV/Pa; 20-18,000 Hz) Cardioid (15.8 mV/Pa; 20-18,000 Hz) Bidirectional (15.8 mV/Pa; 20-18,000 Hz)	Pad: -10dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF: -12dB/octave @ 80Hz (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 21.4mm Diaphragm gauge: 2 microns	100 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 149 dB Self-noise: 17.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
510g (17.99oz)	188mm (7.40'')	53mm (2.09'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48v

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