Audio Technica AT4081 Ribbon Microphone

The Audio Technica AT8041 Delivers the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone

Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings. 

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. With 18 patents pending, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.

• Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
• Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
• Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint for superior durability
• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
• Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
• Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
• Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly
• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

• Element: Ribbon
• Polar Pattern: Figure-of-eight
• Frequency Response: 30-18,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 100 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Noise: 25 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (Typcial): 125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical
• Weight: 152 g (5.4 oz)
• Dimensions: 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Furnished: AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; protective carrying case
• Audio-Technica Case Style: R1, S13