From Audio-Technica
One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions. The microphone is equipped with an integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The ATM450 also features a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers the microphone's sensitivity, providing higher SPL capability for flexible use with a wide range of performers and system configurations. The microphone’s extended flat frequency response makes it ideal for high SPLs as well as for live and amplified acoustic instruments. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.
Unique side-address stick design maximizes placement options with minimal obstructions
Uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments
Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
Durable performance for professional applications
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Rugged, all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-free use
Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
| ELEMENT | Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser |
| POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 40-20,000 Hz |
| LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
| OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | –41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| IMPEDANCE | 200 ohms |
| MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | 152 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical |
| SWITCHES | Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad |
| WEIGHT | 98 g (3.5 oz) |
| DIMENSIONS | 126.9 mm (5.00") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; soft protective pouch |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | S11 |
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