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AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone
- $150.00
Product Description
Taking cues from our BP40 broadcast microphone, the rugged AT2040 dynamic microphone brings professional broadcast-quality sound and style to podcasters and other content creators at an accessible price.
The mic’s multistage windscreen combines a non-woven filter with foam mesh to provide superior internal pop filtering, while its integrated shock mount prevents unwanted noise by attenuating vibration from a boom arm or mic stand.
The highly directional pickup (hypercardioid) keeps the sound focused on your voice and helps to minimize unwanted room noise, ensuring professional-quality broadcasts.
The microphone comes with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch.
- XLR Output connects to a conventional analog microphone input providing versatile use with everything from multi-input home studio computer interfaces to professional mixing consoles.
- The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames noise, shock and vibration that’s transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount.
- The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.
- With rugged, all-metal construction and a sound signature that commands attention, the AT2040 gives creators professional performanceat an affordable price.
- Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation.
| Element | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 80-16,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) |
| Impedance | 600 ohms |
| Weight | 615 g (21.7 oz) |
| Dimensions | 145.3 mm (5.72") long, 52 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter |
| Output connector | Integral 3-pin XLR-M type |
| Included accessories | AT8487 mounting clamp, 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter Pouch |
Trusted by industry professionals
Whether it’s on the boardroom table, the stage or in the studio, Audio-Technica products are trusted time and again by industry professionals looking for reliable, lovingly developed audio products for all budgets.
It’s Audio-Technica’s commitment to innovation, customer service and meticulous design that ensure professionals turn to us to provide solutions in conferencing, houses of worship, broadcasting, live sound, recording studios and beyond.
50 Years of Devotion to music
For over 50 years Audio-Technica has worked alongside leading figures in sports and music broadcast to develop and hone a range of products that deliver on the highest level.
Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014.
A Legacy in Innovation
Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products.
Its expertise in innovation quickly spread to various new fields and led to the development of tone arms, microphones and headphones. Audio-Technica soon became a benchmark in those fields. Making history.
A self-made man and audiophile, Hidéo Matsushita was the former Director of the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art. It all started in his workshop, with the hand crafting of stereo cartridges. 50 years later, Audio-Technica has become a global leader in audio innovation.
A Passion for Listening
Humility, passion, creativity and expertise in sound are the core values behind Audio-Technica’s legacy, greatly inspired by its founder - whose imprint on the company’s philosophy is still felt today.
Audio-Technica’s passion for listening evolved in the 70’s, when it started designing headphones, building upon a legacy in innovation, meticulous engineering and artistic design.
Today, Audio-Technica’s audio products have become globally synonymous with consistently high sonic performance paired with impeccable build construction and artistic design.
One Year Limited Warranty
All Audio-Technica products come with a one year warranty as standard meaning you can enjoy your product safe in the knowledge that you’re covered.
All Audio-Technica products purchased from Audio-Technica are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In the event of such defect, the product will be repaired or replaced without charge*.
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