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- Introductory studio-quality microphone—the clear price/performance leader
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- Condenser design for studio-quality vocals and instruments
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- Extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics
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- Rugged all-metal construction and on/off switch
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- Soft-touch finish for a secure, comfortable grip and reduced mechanical noise
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- Battery/phantom operation for maximum versatility
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- Corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector
- 5-year warranty
ELEMENT | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 80-20,000 Hz |
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | Phantom: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
IMPEDANCE | Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 250 ohms |
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 125 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
BATTERY TYPE | 1.5V AA/UM3 |
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE | 0.4 mA/1200 hours typical |
SWITCH | On/off |
WEIGHT | 6.4 oz (182 g) |
DIMENSIONS | 8.10″ (205.7 mm) long, 1.64″ (41.7 mm) head diameter |
OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin gold-plated XLRM-type |
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; battery; soft protective pouch |
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | S8 |
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