Specifications
†
ELEMENT Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor
POLAR PATTERNS Cardioid (Unidirectional), Omnidirectional,
Figure-of-eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY (1 kHz) –36 dB (15.8 mV) ± 2 dB, re 1V at 1 Pa*
1
IMPEDANCE 100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE, TYPICAL (A-WEIGHTED)
2
17 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE, TYPICAL 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO, TYPICAL 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*
HI-PASS FILTER (LOW-END ROLL-OFF) 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC phantom (±4V)
CURRENT CONSUMPTION, TYPICAL 3.2 mA
WEIGHT (LESS CABLE AND CLAMP) 16.9 oz (480 grams)
DIMENSIONS 7.40" (188.0 mm) long,
2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8441 shock mount for
5
/8"-27 threaded
stands; protective carrying case
† In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. offers
full details on its test methods to other industry professionals
on request.
* 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm
2
= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
1
Measured at diaphragm
2
Using Audio Precision System One
LEGEND
5 kHz
8 kHz
1 kHz
200 Hz
SAME AS 1 kHz
SAME AS 5 kHz
270
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
210
180
150
240
300
120
60
90
330
0
30
Figure-of-eight
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
LEGEND
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
90
60
120
30
150
210
240
270
300
330
180
0
LEGEND
5 kHz
1 kHz
200 Hz
SAME AS 1 kHz
270
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
210
180
150
240
300
120
60
90
330
0
30
Optional Accessories:
• AT 8137 large cylindrical foam windscreen.
• AT8314 2-conductor, shielded,
vinyl-jacketed, broadcast-type cable
with XLRF-type connector at microphone
end, XLRM-type connector at equipment
end. Available in 10', 20', 25', 30', 50' &
100' lengths.
• AT8430 stand clamp for
5
/8"-27
threaded stands.
• CP8506 four-channel 48V phantom
power supply (AC powered).
• AT8801 single-channel 48V phantom
power supply (AC powered).
AT4050
/
CM5
188.0 mm
7.40"
53.4 mm
2.10"
19.0 mm
0.75"
21.0 mm
0.83"
AT4050/CM5
Dimensions
LEGEND
12" or more on axis (flat)
Hi-pass
Frequency in Hertz
Response in dB
10 dB
20k
10k
5k
2k
1k
500
200100
50
12" or more on axis (flat)
LEGEND
Hi-pass
50
Frequency in Hertz
100 200
500
1k
2k
5k
Response in dB
10k
20k
10 dB
LEGEND
Hi-pass
12" or more on axis (flat)
50
Frequency in Hertz
100 200
500
1k
2k
5k
Response in dB
10k
20k
10 dB
One-Year Limited Warranty
Audio-Technica microphones and accessories purchased in
the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase
by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects
in materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product
will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option,
replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if
delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, pre-
paid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase
date.
Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return.
This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse,
shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance
with instructions. This warranty is void in the event of
unauthorized repair or modification, or removal or defacing
of the product labeling.
For return approval and shipping information,
contact
the Service Department, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221
Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law,
A.T.U.S. will have no liability for any consequential,
incidental, or special damages; any warranty of
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose expires
when this warranty expires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for
warranty details.
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
Form No. 0345-0808-04-B/W P51124 1999 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England