Audio Technica ATM31A Cardioid Condensor Microphone

ATM31A Cardioid Condensor Microphone description:

The Audio Technica ATM31A is a battery or Phantom powered condenser microphone ideal for close-up vocals, overheads, piano and strings. The low-mass diaphragm of the ATM31A ensures minimum distortion and its cardioid pattern provides added warmth when used at minimal distance.

Features:

• Ideal for close-up vocals, overheads, piano and strings
• Sound is similar to far more expensive studio microphones
• Low-mass diaphragm ensures minimum distortion
• Cardioid pattern provides added warmth when used close up
• Operates on battery or phantom power
• AT8405 stand clamp; AT8114 foam windscreen; Battery and soft protective pouch included with this microphone

Specifications:

• Element: Condenser
• Dynamic Range (Typical): Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max. SPL; Battery: 99 dB, 1 kHz at Max. SPL
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Phantom Power Requirements: 9 - 52V, 2 mA typical
• Frequency Response: 30 - 20,000 Hz
• Battery Type: 1.5V AA/ UM3
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa; Battery: -45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Battery Current/Life: 0.4 mA/1200 hours typical
• Impedance: Phantom: 200 ohms; Battery: 270 ohms
• Weight: 7.1 oz (200 g)
• Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Output Connector: XLRM-type
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Accessories Furnished: AT8405 stand clamp; AT8114 foam windscreen; Battery; protective pouch