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Cardioid Condenser Tube Microphone
Product Description
A true jewel of Audio-Technica in the 90s, reinvented by popular demand in the industry. The AT4060a is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser tube microphone, designed for use in the most demanding studio applications. Each hand-selected tube is individually aged and tested, then employed in a uniquely configured circuit for enhanced tube performance. Specially tuned elements improve dynamic range and the allow the AT4060a to handle high SPLs (up to 150dB) without sacrificing high-frequency characteristics. A floating-construction mounting of the elements provides isolation from noise and vibration. The AT4060a operates in conjunction with the included tube microphone powering unit, featuring low-impedance output and a ground-lift switch.
- Patented "Double Wave" 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
- Large coupling transformer provides superior low-frequency linearity
- Vintage tube sound with the versatile performance necessary for the most demanding studio applications
- Hand-selected tubes are individually tested and aged to maintain peak performance
- Regulated and heavily filtered heater current prevents noise contamination of audio signal chain
- Wide dynamic range, low self-noise and high max SPL capability
- 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
- Product designed and manufactured in Japan
| Element | Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedance | 200 ohms |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 0.5% T.H.D. |
| Noise | 19 dB SPL |
| Dynamic Range | 131 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Power Requirements | AT8560a tube microphone powering unit (100-240V AC) |
| Weight | 645g - Tube microphone powering unit: 1.3kg |
| Dimensions | 215.0 mm long - 53.4 mm maximum body Ø Tube microphone powering unit: 212.0 mm W x 131.5 mm D x 46.0 mm H |
| Output Connector | 3-pin XLRM-type (on tube microphone powering unit) |
| Cable | 7.6 m cable with 6-pin XLR-type connectors for use between microphone and tube microphone powering unit; AC power cable |
| Accessories Included | AT8560a tube microphone powering unit; AT8447 shock mount for 5/8”-27 threaded stands; rack-mount adapters for tube microphone powering unit; protective mic carrying case |
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