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OmnidirectionalCardioidBidirectionalAudio-Technica AT4050URUSHI

Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The AT4050 URUSHI is one of two limited-edition versions of the AT4050 multipattern condenser released in 2012. The URUSHI edition, which commemorates Audio-Technica’s 50th anniversary, features a traditional Japanese urushi lacquer finish with hand-painted Japanese maple leaves.

The microphone differs from the standard AT4050 only in the exterior finish; like the original, the URUSHI is a tripolar FET condenser based on a transformerless output circuit and a center-terminated true-condenser capsule.

The capsule uses dual 2-micron membranes metallized with vapor-deposited gold. With an active diaphragm diameter of 21.4mm, this is most accurately classified as a medium-diaphragm microphone.

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).

AT4050URUSHIThis anniversary-edition microphone ships in a commemorative wooden case. Unlike the AT4050 and AT4050/LE, the URUSHI edition does not include an elastic shockmount, presumably because it would cover the custom lacquer finish. Audio-Technica ships the URUSHI with a rubber-lined isolation mount.

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The mic was released in 2012.

Specifications

Frequency Response - OmnidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
AT4050URUSHI Omnidirectional Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!
AT4050URUSHI Cardioid Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - BidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
AT4050URUSHI Bidirectional Frequency Response Chart
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: -10 (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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