Audio-Technica AT4080 LARGE SIDE ADDRESS RIBBON MICROPHONE

Audio-Technica AT4080 Large Side-Address Active Ribbon Microphone

Product Description
The Audio-Technica AT4080 is a premium large side-address active ribbon microphone designed for professional studio recording, broadcast, and live sound applications. Featuring a proprietary dual-ribbon design and active electronics, it delivers the classic warmth and smoothness of a traditional ribbon microphone while providing higher output, exceptional durability, and extended frequency response. Its figure-8 (bidirectional) polar pattern captures sound naturally from both the front and rear, making it ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, brass, strings, guitar cabinets, drum overheads, and ensemble recordings.

Features

• Large side-address active ribbon microphone design
• Bidirectional (figure-8) polar pattern
• Proprietary dual-ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
• Smooth, warm, and natural sound with excellent detail
• MicroLinear™ ribbon technology for enhanced durability and reduced distortion
• High SPL handling capability (up to 150 dB SPL)
• Extended frequency response: 20 Hz – 18 kHz
• Powerful N50 rare-earth neodymium magnets for high output level
• Phantom-powered active electronics for stable impedance and improved compatibility with microphone preamps
• Acoustic baffle system and oversized output transformer for natural low-frequency response and wide dynamic range
• Ultra-fine protective mesh helps prevent ribbon damage from wind and plosives
• Open acoustic housing design minimizes internal reflections
• Handcrafted ribbon assembly and construction