Audio Technica AT5040

The AT5040 Studio Vocal Microphone by Audio-Technica marks the debut of their flagship 50 Series of microphones. In addition to vocals, its fast transient response make it ideal for acoustic instruments. Each AT5040 is hand-assembled and individually inspected to ensure the finest quality audio capture.

The AT5040 employs a four-part rectangular element to provide purity of sound. Each of the four parts function together and get proprietarily summed to output. This provides a surface area twice the size of a standard one-inch circular diaphragm. Additionally, the AT5040 features an advanced internal shockmounting system, effectively decoupling the capsule from the housing for vibration-free performance.

The Audio-Technica AT5040's frequency response chart reflects the company's claim of an "extremely smooth top end with controlled sibilance." A dip of approximately 3dB occurs between 4.5kHz and 8.5kHz, a prime "s" location. The microphone's reactivity slowly tapers after the 10kHz mark. An approximate 2 to 3dB boost in response below 80Hz could create a pleasant promiximity effect on a male vocalist, then rolled off to taste in mixing.

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• Element Type: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz

• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -25 dB (56.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

• Impedance: 50Ω

• Maximum Input Level: 142 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

• Noise: 5 dB SPL (typical, A-weighted)

• Dynamic Range (Typical): 137 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 89 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.8 mA typical

• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

• Case Form Factor: Audio-Technica R10

• Dimensions (Ø x L): 2.24 x 6.51" (57 x 165.3 mm)

• Weight: 20.5 oz (582 g)