Audio-Technica AT5045 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT5045 is a premier-quality cardioid condenser instrument microphone designed for professional musicians and sound engineers. Available as a single microphone or as a stereo pair, this model boasts an impressive performance typically attributed to large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphones but in a convenient, stick-type body. Despite its compact dimensions, the AT5045 features Audio-Technica's largest single diaphragm, providing unparalleled sound quality. The microphone's circuitry has been fine-tuned to include only the essential components, which facilitates an impressive dynamic range—one of the widest available on the market.Ideal for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings, and various other acoustic instruments, this microphone ensures pure and realistic sound capture. The hand-built quality of the AT5045 ensures that each unit meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. The aluminum and brass housing is not only elegant but also durable, offering long-lasting utility for professional recording environments. An innovative isolation clamp adds to its versatility, offering secure mounting while effectively dampening unwanted mechanical noise. The included custom hard-shell carrying case provides robust protection, making it easy to transport one or two microphones safely.

Key Features

• Audio-Technica’s premier studio condenser instrument microphone
• Pure, realistic sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings, and other acoustic instruments
• Side-address, stick-design microphone with more diaphragm surface area than most traditional large-diaphragm side-address microphones
• Discrete components carefully selected for optimized performance
• Transformer-coupled output optimized for smooth sonic character
• Exceptionally low noise with high-SPL capability
• Hand built and inspected for 100% quality control
• Advanced internal shock mounting decouples the capsule from the microphone body
• Elegant, durable housing made of aluminum and brass
• Innovative isolation clamp provides secure mounting, versatile positioning, and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise
• Custom hard-shell carrying case with die-cut foam compartments for one or two microphones

Specifications

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• NOISE: 8 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 141 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 86 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 48V DC, 1.4 mA typical
• WEIGHT: 197 g (7.0 oz)
• DIMENSIONS: 177.0 mm (6.97'') long, 25.0 mm (0.98'') maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: AT8481 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8165 windscreen; protective carrying case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: R11

Package Contents

• AT5045 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
• AT8481 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
• AT8165 windscreen
• Protective carrying case