Audio-Technica AT5045

Studio Instrument Microphone
Available as a single mic or as a stereo pair, the AT5045 is Audio-Technica’s premier condenser instrument microphone, offering the performance of a large-diaphragm, side-address condenser in a convenient, stick-type body. In fact, despite the space limitations imposed by its housing, the AT5045 boasts Audio-Technica’s largest single diaphragm. The instrument microphone’s circuitry has been honed to the essentials, allowing the AT5045 to achieve an unprecedented dynamic range that’s one of the widest of any microphone on the market.

100% quality control
Every AT5045 is hand assembled and individually inspected for 100% quality control. Each microphone is enclosed in an elegant housing of aluminum and brass with a high-quality gray finish for durability and low reflectivity.

Discrete components have been selected for optimized performance. The circuitry and capsule assembly are mounted as a single block within a floating internal shock mount, effectively decoupling the capsule from the microphone body for excellent vibration isolation. In fact, every aspect of the microphone has been carefully considered to minimize any negative effects on the audio signal.

The AT5045 instrument mic comes with Audio-Technica’s innovative AT8481 isolation clamp, an AT8165 windscreen and a protective carrying case that holds a single AT5045 microphone or a stereo pair of AT5045 microphones.

Available as a single microphone (AT5045) or as a stereo pair (AT5045P). +5 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 is optimized to provide 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 of aluminum and brass Innovative isolation clamp provides secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise Available as a single microphone (AT5045) or as a stereo pair (AT5045P) Custom hard-shell carrying case with die-cut foam compartments offers protection for one or two microphones Specifications Microphones Element Polar Pattern Frequency Response Open Circuit Sensitivity Maximum Input Sound Level Noise Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phantom Power Requirements Weight Dimensions Output Connector Accessories Included Audio-Technica Case Style

Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Cardioid

20 – 20,000 Hz

–35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

8 dB SPL

141 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

86 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

48V DC, 1.4 mA typical

197 g (7.0 oz)

177.0 mm (6.97'') long, 25.0 mm (0.98'') maximum body diameter

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

AT8481 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8165 windscreen; protective carrying case

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