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Line + gradient condenser microphone, 395 mm
Product Description
At a length of 39.5 cm, the directional BP4071 shotgun microphone has been specially designed to meet the needs of broadcast, film, television, recording outdoors and theater applications. Particularly suitable for long-distance sound recording in filmmaking or in theatre, the BP4071 ensures a low noise level and a balanced Direct-coupled output resulting in a clear and clean signal, even in high-output conditions.
- 395 mm shotgun microphone designed to deliver quality sound in reporting, producing TV / Film and Theatre
- Excels in long distance quality sound recording
- Highly directional, it captures perfectly all frequency ranges (20Hz to 20kHz)
- Perfect intelligibility even in noisy environments, thanks to excellent off-axis noise rejection
- "Double Wave Diaphragm" proprietary technology offers high sensitivity with low self noise
- Direct-coupled output with active balancing which ensures a signal without distortion at high output levels
- 80Hz low-cut filter, with a slope of 18dB / octave and -10dB switchable attenuator
- Effective protection against nearby mobile phone interference and other unwanted radio frequency
- Comes equipped with a foam windscreen
| Element | Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Line + gradient |
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000 hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | - 29 dB (35.5mV), re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 141 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. 151 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| Low Frequency Roll Off | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
| Switches | Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| Dynamic Range | 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max. SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 81 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical |
| Weight | 136 g |
| Dimensions | L 395mm ; Ø 21mm maxi body |
| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Included | AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8”-27 threaded stands; 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter; AT8147 windscreen; protective carrying case; two O-Rings |
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Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products.
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