Audio Technica MB4K Condenser Studio Vocal Mic

Description

The Audio Technica MB4K Condenser Studio Vocal Mic is currently retailing at GBP 81 and it is out of stock. Available to be delivered to you by post direct (some charge may apply).The team at Mic Pro think that Audio Technica nailed it with the Audio Technica MB4K Condenser Studio Vocal Mic.

If you’re looking to setup your first proper studio rig, or just want a good quality entry level microphone to record singing, speech etc this is a great choice. Audio Technica are a respected name in the industry so don’t let the price fool you, this microphone can do the job.

A lot of cheap mics leave you with buzzy, feedback ridden signal that doesn’t give you the best reproduction of your voice. The MB4K is designed to be a solid piece with great sound and because Audio Technica work in bulk they can do all that at a lower cost.

Here’s what Audio Technica have to say about this mic

A price/performance leader, the MB 4k cardioid condenser microphone is the Midnight Blues Series’ introductory studio-quality microphone. With a condenser design for studio vocal and instrument applications, the microphone features: battery/phantom operation; rugged all-metal construction; soft-touch finish; extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics; corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector; on/off switch.

• 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
• Accessories: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; battery; soft protective pouch