Audio-Technica AT5040 Studio Vocal Microphone

The AT5040 is a large-diaphragm side-address electret condenser vocal microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording. Designed as a first-choice vocal microphone, the AT5040 features an extremely smooth top end with controlled sibilance. Large-diaphragm characteristics and fast transient response also make it ideal for recording acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, strings and saxophone.

The microphone requires 48V phantom power for operation. The cardioid polar pattern of the microphone is more sensitive to sound originating directly in front of the element, making it useful in controlling feedback, reducing pickup of unwanted sounds and providing isolation between performers.

The AT5040 features a four-part rectangular element; four matched diaphragms function together (with outputs proprietarily summed) as a single high-performance element offering large surface area without the increased weight and decreased transient response that are the expected limitations of diaphragm size. Each AT5040 diaphragm is carefully engineered to improve transient response and increase response bandwidth. Each is 2 microns thick, vapor-deposited gold and aged so that the optimum characteristics remain constant over years of use.

The output of the microphone is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector. The microphone is enclosed in a rugged housing. The included AT8480 shock mount provides superior isolation and permits mounting on any microphone stand with 5/8"-27 threads. A custom hard-shell carrying case is also included.

Features

• Audio-Technica’s premier studio condenser vocal microphone
• Extremely musical high-fidelity performance, with profound realism and depth, presence and purity of sound
• Four rectangular diaphragms (2 micron) function together as Audio-Technica’s largest-ever element, providing combined surface area twice that of a standard one-inch circular diaphragm
• Exceptionally low noise and wide dynamic range ideal for studio vocals
• Discrete components carefully selected for optimized capsule performance
• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
• Hand assembled and inspected for 100% quality control
• Advanced internal shock mounting decouples the capsule from the microphone body
• Elegant, durable housing of aluminum and brass
• Included advanced-design custom AT8480 shock mount provides superior isolation
• Custom hard-shell carrying case with die-cut foam compartments offers protection during storage and transport

Accessories Furnished

AT8480 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; protective carrying case.