Audio-Technica AT4900b-48 Condenser Modular Microphone Body

The Audio-Technica AT4900b-48 Condenser Modular Microphone Body is designed for professional recording and critical applications in broadcast environments. This versatile microphone provides top-notch performance across a wide array of professional miking applications. It features direct-coupled balanced outputs which ensure clean signals even in high-output conditions, eliminating the distortion typically associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. The fast response to transients contributes to the open and transparent reproduction of even the most challenging instruments.

The AT4900b-48 is fully compliant with the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS), meaning it’s free from all specified harmful substances. The AT4900b-48 is part of a modular system, composed of the AT4900b-48 body and the AT4049b-EL omnidirectional head capsule (available separately). Additional interchangeable capsules such as the cardioid AT4051b-EL and hypercardioid AT4053b-EL are also available, providing greater flexibility to meet your specific needs.

Key Features

• Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement
• Omnidirectional polar pattern provides maximum ambient pickup
• Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions
• Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
• Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability
• State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with Audio-Technica's stringent consistency and reliability standards
• RoHS-compliant, free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Specifications

• Element: Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 16 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 129 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
• Switch: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 130 g (4.6 oz)
• Dimensions: 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Optional Interchangeable Elements: AT4051b-EL (cardioid); AT4053b-EL (hypercardioid)
• Accessories Furnished: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; protective carrying case
• Audio-Technica Case Style: S1

Package Contents

• AT4900b-48 Condenser Modular Microphone Body
• AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
• Windscreen
• Protective carrying case