AT-4050
Boasting a dual-diaphragm condenser capsule with three polar patterns, transformerless circuitry, and specially designed physical elements all working together to deliver clean highs and mids along with rich low-end traits, the Audio-Technica AT4050 presents itself as a highly versatile microphone for instrument and vocal capture in the studio, at home, or onstage. The vapor-deposited gold diaphragms are pre-aged to stay sonically consistent over time, while the transformerless circuitry minimizes low-end breakup and contributes to enhanced transient response. Additionally, the precision-machined acoustic baffle yields increased stability.
Engage the -10 dB pad to increase headroom and capture incredibly loud sources—drums, blaring horns, and guitar cabs—up to 159 dB SPL without distortion. When low-frequency rumble/hum or overwhelming bass invade your signal, turn on the 80 Hz high-pass filter switch to attenuate the lows without resorting to EQ. Since the AT4050 is a solid-state condenser with an XLR output, it should be mated to an XLR-equipped mic preamp capable of sending 48V phantom power. It comes with a vibration-mitigating shockmount, a protective storage case, and a dust cover.
A Condenser for All Occasions
With three switchable polar patterns, the large-diaphragm Audio-Technica AT4050 exhibits a remarkable combination of qualities—high-SPL capability with transparent airy highs, and mids complemented by rich low-end qualities.
True Condenser Capsule
The AT40540 side-address condenser microphone features dual large diaphragms that are gold-vaporized and aged in house for consistent, outstanding performance. It boasts an externally polarized (DC bias) condenser design.
Transformerless Circuitry
The AT4050's low-noise circuitry is transformerless, resulting in fast transient response and clean output signals for transparent reproduction of even the most troublesome of instruments and sound effects.
Three Polar Patterns
The availability of three polar patterns at the flip of a sw
Engage the -10 dB pad to increase headroom and capture incredibly loud sources—drums, blaring horns, and guitar cabs—up to 159 dB SPL without distortion. When low-frequency rumble/hum or overwhelming bass invade your signal, turn on the 80 Hz high-pass filter switch to attenuate the lows without resorting to EQ. Since the AT4050 is a solid-state condenser with an XLR output, it should be mated to an XLR-equipped mic preamp capable of sending 48V phantom power. It comes with a vibration-mitigating shockmount, a protective storage case, and a dust cover.
A Condenser for All Occasions
With three switchable polar patterns, the large-diaphragm Audio-Technica AT4050 exhibits a remarkable combination of qualities—high-SPL capability with transparent airy highs, and mids complemented by rich low-end qualities.
True Condenser Capsule
The AT40540 side-address condenser microphone features dual large diaphragms that are gold-vaporized and aged in house for consistent, outstanding performance. It boasts an externally polarized (DC bias) condenser design.
Transformerless Circuitry
The AT4050's low-noise circuitry is transformerless, resulting in fast transient response and clean output signals for transparent reproduction of even the most troublesome of instruments and sound effects.
Three Polar Patterns
The availability of three polar patterns at the flip of a sw



