Audio-Technica AT4081 SMALL SIDE ADDRESS RIBBON MICROPHONE

Audio-Technica AT4081 Small Side Address Ribbon Microphone

Product Description
The Audio-Technica AT4081 is a premium active ribbon microphone designed for professional recording, broadcast, and live sound applications. Featuring a compact side-address design, it delivers the classic warm and natural character of ribbon microphones while offering enhanced durability, higher output, and excellent compatibility with modern microphone preamps. Its handcrafted dual-ribbon element and advanced active electronics provide detailed, articulate sound reproduction for a wide variety of instruments, including horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras, and guitar cabinets.

Features

• Active ribbon microphone with phantom-powered electronics
• Side-address, low-profile stick design for flexible placement
• Classic warm, smooth, and natural ribbon microphone sound
• Bidirectional (Figure-8) polar pattern
• Proprietary MicroLinear™ ribbon technology for improved durability
• Dual-ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
• Powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
• High SPL handling up to 150 dB for demanding sound sources
• Extended frequency response of 30 Hz – 18 kHz
• Stable impedance and enhanced preamp compatibility
• Ultra-fine protective mesh helps prevent ribbon damage
• Handcrafted ribbon assembly for precision performance
• Ideal for studio recording, broadcasting, live sound reinforcement, and instrument miking
• Suitable for drum overheads, brass, woodwinds, strings, orchestras, and guitar amplifiers
• Rugged construction designed for long-term professional use