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The Audio-Technica AT4053B is a modular hypercardioid condenser microphone from the AT40 Series, built for professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement. Its hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup from the sides and rear, delivering superior isolation of the desired sound source. The modular design comprises the AT4900b-48 electronic body and AT4053b-EL hypercardioid head capsule (both available separately), with interchangeable omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL) capsules also available. Transformerless circuitry and direct-coupled balanced output ensure a clean, low-distortion signal path.
Hypercardioid
Polar Pattern · Tight pickup pattern
20-20,000 Hz
Frequency Response · Full range
80 Hz
High-Pass Filter · Switchable
10 dB
Pad · Switchable
Features
Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces side and rear pickup for superior source isolation
Direct-coupled balanced output for clean signals under high-output conditions
Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion
Fast transient response for open, transparent reproduction
Modular design, body and capsule available separately
Interchangeable capsules: omnidirectional (AT4049b-EL) and cardioid (AT4051b-EL)
Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad
Rugged turned-brass housing for long-term dependability
Specifications
| Element | Externally polarised (DC bias) condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000 Hz |
| High-Pass Filter | 80 Hz (switchable) |
| Pad | 10 dB (switchable) |
| Output | Direct-coupled, balanced, transformerless |
| Housing | Turned brass |
