Audio-Technica AT4049b Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica AT4049b Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

Description
The Audio-Technica AT4049b is a professional-grade omnidirectional condenser microphone designed for critical recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement applications. Featuring a modular design with an interchangeable capsule system, it delivers exceptionally natural, open, and transparent sound reproduction with outstanding transient response. Its transformerless circuitry ensures low distortion and clean audio capture, making it ideal for acoustic instruments, orchestral recordings, ambient room capture, choirs, percussion, and studio environments where accurate sound reproduction is essential.

Features

• Omnidirectional polar pattern for uniform 360° sound pickup
• Externally polarized condenser element for detailed audio capture
• Transformerless circuitry minimizes distortion and improves transient response
• Direct-coupled balanced output for clean signals under high-output conditions
• Modular construction with AT4900b-48 body and AT4049b-EL capsule
• Compatible with optional interchangeable cardioid and hypercardioid capsules
• Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter to reduce low-frequency noise and rumble
• Switchable 10 dB pad for handling high sound pressure levels
• Wide frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• High maximum SPL handling up to 155 dB with pad engaged
• Low self-noise for professional recording applications
• Rugged turned-brass housing for durability and reliability
• Requires standard 48V phantom power
• Integral 3-pin XLRM output connector
• Suitable for studio recording, broadcasting, orchestral recording, drum overheads, choirs, acoustic instruments, and ambient sound capture