AES 2014 Audio-Technica AT5045 large diaphragm instrument mic

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Audio-Technica unveils at AES 2014 in Los Angeles a brand new hand built large diaphragm condenser microphone for instrument.

Available per unit or pair, the new AT5045 features a circuit that, according to Audio-Technica, is reduced to its essentials for an ultra-compact Stick-type format and a wide dynamic range. It can be used to capture percussions, overheads, acoustic guitars, strings, and more. Audio-Technica also adds that the AT5045 uses the largest diaphragm AT can currently offer.

A special shockmount is also available to offer isolation, dampening of unwanted mechanical noises and easy positioning.

Specifications:

Polarized condenser and large diaphragm side-address instrument microphone
Discrete components
Cardioid polar pattern
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Impedance: 100 Ohms
Sensitivity: –35dB (17.7mV) re 1V/Pa
Max input level: 149dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% THD
Typical dynamic range: 141dB, 1kHz at max SPL
Signal/noise ratio: 86dB, 1kHz @ 1 Pa
48V phantom power required
Transformer-coupled output
Dimensions: 177 × 25mm
Weight: 197g
Hand built

Pricing announced is 1299€ excl. taxes for a single AT5045, 2499€ excl. taxes for a pair and 249€ excl. taxes for the shockmount. Visit eu.audio-technica.com for more details.