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Audio-Technica AT4040 condenser microphone with shockmount, pop filter, XLR cable, case and cover

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Mic Bundle Pop Filter XLR Cable Shockmount Case Cover

SKU CH-VY9S-8F06N

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with -10 dB pad, 80 Hz high-pass filter, and 155 dB SPL handling, bundled with pop filter, XLR cable, shockmount, case, and cover

  • Smooth natural sound from technically advanced large diaphragm
  • Clean signal with exceptionally low noise and wide dynamic range
  • Handles loud sources up to 155 dB SPL with -10 dB pad
  • Reduces low-frequency rumble via 80 Hz high-pass filter
  • Ready to record with pop filter, XLR cable, shockmount, case and cover

Studio Cardioid Condenser

The Audio-Technica AT4040 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It requires 48 V phantom power from an XLR preamp and ships with a shockmount, pop filter, XLR cable, protective case and dust cover. The capsule is externally polarised and tensioned for smooth, natural sonic characteristics.

Upgrade from USB or dynamic mics

Moving to this externally polarised condenser gives lower self-noise, wider dynamic range and high SPL handling up to 155 dB when the -10 dB pad is engaged. The jump is worth it when you need cleaner vocal takes, detailed instrument capture or the ability to track loud drums and guitar cabinets without distortion.

Check phantom power and XLR preamp

Verify that your audio interface or mixer supplies 48 V phantom power on its XLR inputs, as the microphone will not operate without it. Engage the 80 Hz high-pass filter to reduce low-frequency rumble when needed, and ensure you have a free XLR channel for the supplied cable.

Highlights

  • Smooth natural sound from technically advanced large diaphragm
  • Clean signal with exceptionally low noise and wide dynamic range
  • Handles loud sources up to 155 dB SPL with -10 dB pad
  • Reduces low-frequency rumble via 80 Hz high-pass filter
  • Ready to record with pop filter, XLR cable, shockmount, case and cover

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What type of microphone preamp and phantom power does the AT4040 require for operation?

The AT4040 is a solid-state condenser with an XLR output that must be connected to an XLR-equipped mic preamp capable of supplying 48V phantom power.

How are the -10 dB pad and 80 Hz high-pass filter engaged, and what is a common oversight?

Both functions are activated via switches on the microphone body; a common oversight is leaving the pad engaged when recording quiet sources, which reduces sensitivity unnecessarily.

What ongoing care does the included shockmount and pop filter need to maintain performance?

Periodically check the shockmount's elastic bands for sagging or cracking and replace them if stretched; clean the pop filter's mesh screen to prevent moisture buildup.

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