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Audio-Technica AT4041 Description
This premium electret condenser microphone is engineered to meet the most
critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live
sound. The AT4041 cardioid studio condenser microphone features a smooth,
extended frequency response with a slight rise in the high-frequency region and
a transformerless output for very high SPL-handling capability. A unique
combination of audio excellence and moderate cost, the AT4041 is a rugged
microphone housed in a case of turned brass with black chrome plating for
durability and low reflectivity. The element back plate holds a fixed charge
and has been aged to provide energy stabilization. The surface of the back
plate is precision milled to ensure maximum charge linearity, resulting in a
reduction in both frequency response peaks and diaphragm break-up distortion.
Audio-Technica AT4041 Features
- Smooth,
extended frequency response with a slight rise occurring in the high-frequency
region
- Ideal for
drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, horns and under snare
- Low-mass
diaphragm improves transient response, increases response bandwidth and reduces
handling and mechanical noise transfer
- Transformerless
circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior
correlation of high-speed transients
- State-of-the-art
design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T's stringent
consistency and reliability standards
- Switchable
hi-pass filter and rugged turned-brass microphone housing
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Audio Technica AT4041 Review /
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I owned a pair of these for months
and used them semi-regularly on drum overheads and acoustic guitars. The build
feels very nice and they never let me down. By comparison I did find some other
small diaphragm condensers to replace them with a more full bodied sound, and
that is where I found the 4041 somewhat lacking overall.
On overheads they don’t really reach
down and pull boom from toms etc. Close mic’d acoustic guitar there is plenty
of low end response but just not a lot at a distance on drums. The low-midrange
response of the AT4041 delivers the wood of the guitar nicely, but it can sound
a bit boxy too. Top end is smooth but present, good cymbal reproduction and
pick attack on acoustic guitars. For close mic’ing they are certainly decent
sounding mics.
Conclusion: For distant mic’ing I
found them to be a bit thin overall for my use. I like the AT4041 but found
other SDC mics to offer a more well rounded response on more things.
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