Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic XLR Podcast Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT2040 microphone offers podcasters and content creators all the features needed to get started or to upgrade their setups for a more professional sound.

Highly Directional Voice Capture - The Perfect Podcasting Mic: Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.

Internal Pop Filter - Clean Articulation: The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.

Integrated Shock Mount - Quiet, Professional Performance: The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount.

Features

• Dynamic microphone delivers warm, assertive broadcast sound that’s perfect for podcasting
• Large-diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise
• Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop filtering
• Integrated shock mount attenuates noise, shock, and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms, and mounts
• Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear for maximum vocal isolation
• Includes pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch
• Element: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency Response: 80-16,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
• Impedance: 600 ohms