Product Overview

The MB4K Cardioid Condenser Microphone by Audio-Technica is perfect for beginners who are getting into studio work. The MB4K's condenser design is well suited for studio instrument and vocal applications, providing low handling noise, high gain before feedback and good rejection of background noise. The Audio-Technica MB4K delivers high volumes without distortion, with even subtle nuances being clean and precise. Other features include battery or phantom operation, a soft touch finish and rugged design to allow this mic to be incredibly strong yet secure, and a gold plated XLRM type connector that is corrosion resistant.

Features

• Introductory studio-quality microphone - the clear price/performance leader
• Condenser design for studio-quality vocal and instrument applications
• 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: 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 Requiremens: 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