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The Audio-Technica BP4027 is a 380 mm stereo shotgun microphone using an MS (Mid-Side) arrangement with independent line-cardioid and figure-of-eight elements. Based on models originally developed for the Sydney 2000 Games broadcast, it offers switch-selectable internal matrixing for wide or narrow stereo output, or discrete M/S signals for post-production manipulation.
380 mm
Length · 14.96″
M/S
Stereo Technique · Mid-Side
Line-Cardioid + Fig-8
Elements
Phantom
Power
Features
MS (Mid-Side) stereo with independent line-cardioid and figure-of-eight elements
Switch-selectable: wide stereo, narrow stereo or discrete M/S output
Internal matrixing for L/R stereo without external processing
Discrete M/S mode for full post-production control of stereo width
Switchable low-frequency roll-off filter
Rugged lightweight design with sleek black finish for on-camera use
Engineered for high-end broadcast and production
Specifications
| Element | Condenser (line-cardioid + figure-of-eight) |
| Stereo Configuration | MS (Mid-Side) with internal matrixing |
| Length | 380 mm (14.96″) |
| Output Modes | Wide stereo / Narrow stereo / Discrete M-S |
| Low-Frequency Roll-Off | Switchable |
| Power Requirement | Phantom power |
