Audio Technica MB 4k Handheld/Stand Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Audio Technica MB 4k

A price/performance leader, the MB 4k cardioid condenser microphone is the Midnight Blues® Series’ introductory studio-quality microphone. With a condenser design for studio vocal and instrument applications, the microphone features: battery/phantom operation; rugged all-metal construction; soft-touch finish; extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics; corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector; on/off switch.

FEATURES:
• Introductory studio-quality microphone—the clear price/performance leader
• Condenser design for studio-quality vocals and instruments
• Extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics
• Rugged all-metal construction and on/off switch
• Soft-touch finish for a secure, comfortable grip and reduced mechanical noise
• Battery/phantom operation for maximum versatility
• Corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector

SPECIFICATIONS:
• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 80-20,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY:
- Phantom: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Battery: -48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE :
- Phantom: 200 ohms
- Battery: 250 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL:
- Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- Battery: 125 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical):
- Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
• BATTERY TYPE: 1.5V AA/UM3
• BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE: 0.4 mA/1200 hours typical
• SWITCH: On/off
• WEIGHT: 6.4 oz (182 g)
• DIMENSIONS:
- 8.10" (205.7 mm) long,
- 1.64" (41.7 mm) head diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin gold-plated XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; battery; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S8