Audio-Technica AT4040 Condenser Mic Kit with Reflection Filter, Stand, Pop Filter, Headphones, 10' XLR Cable

AT4040 cardioid condenser kit

The AT4040 is a large-diaphragm cardioid capacitor microphone built for demanding vocal and instrument recording. The kit bundles a reflection filter, tripod stand, pop filter, studio monitor headphones and a 10 foot XLR cable. This combination suits home-studio owners and streamers who need a complete capture chain in one package. The cardioid pattern rejects off-axis sound to keep room noise low.

Sustained session behaviour

The integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter reduces low-frequency buildup during long takes by rolling off rumble from traffic, air-handling systems and mechanical vibration. The pop filter and reflection filter work together to control plosives and early reflections that become fatiguing over extended recording periods. Low self-noise stays consistent so the noise floor does not rise as the session continues. The cardioid polar pattern maintains its off-axis rejection without drifting.

XLR analogue interface limits

The 10 foot XLR cable with Rean connectors carries a balanced analogue signal that is immune to typical electromagnetic interference within that length. Phantom power must be supplied by the preamp or interface because the condenser capsule requires external polarising voltage. The cable length sets a practical distance ceiling between microphone and preamp without adding a second cable run. Signal level and impedance are defined by the microphone output and preamp input, not by the cable itself.