The Audio-Technica AT4081 is a phantom-powered active ribbon microphone with a figure-of-eight polar pattern. Active electronics bring its output close to condenser level for use with standard preamps, and the dual-ribbon element is intended for vocals, guitar amps, brass and drum overheads.
Key Features
Active ribbon design
Figure-of-eight polar pattern
Phantom-powered output close to condenser level
Handles up to 150 dB SPL
Compact body for tight placements
All-metal construction
3-pin XLR output
Requires 48 V phantom power
Specifications
| Type | Active ribbon |
| Polar pattern | Figure-of-eight |
| Frequency response | 30 Hz to 18 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB (7.9 mV/Pa) |
| Impedance | 100 ohms |
| Max SPL | 150 dB (1% THD) |
| Signal-to-noise | 69 dB |
| Dynamic range | 125 dB |
| Power | 48 V phantom (3.0 mA) |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR |
| Length | 155 mm |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Weight | 152 g |





