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CardioidAudio-Technica AT4060

MSRP: $1,495 Cardioid Condenser Tube Microphone

Audio-Technica AT4060

Description

  • Cardioid vacuum tube condenser
  • High dynamic range (131 dB) and maximum SPL (150 dB)
  • hand-selected, individually tested and aged tubes
  • every AT4060 is individually tested and inspected for 100 percent quality assurance
  • The 2-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragms undergo a five-step aging process so that the optimum characteristics achieved remain constant over years of use
  • Dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the microphone
  • Precision-machined, nickel-plated brass, acoustic element baffle provides enhanced element stability and optimal sensitivity
  • Regulated and heavily filtered heater current prevents noise contamination of audio signal chain
  • Hand-selected tubes are individually tested and aged to maintain peak performance
  • Large coupling transformer provides superior low-frequency linearity
  • Custom shock mount provides superior isolation

Despite the use of dual diaphragms, the mic has a fixed cardioid pickup pattern.

The Audio-Technica AT4060 is also known as: AT-4060.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 150 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
640g (22.58oz) 210mm (8.27'') 53mm (2.09'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires External Power Supply

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