Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Overview

Taking cues from our BP40 broadcast microphone, the rugged AT2040 dynamic microphone brings professional broadcast-quality sound and style to podcasters and other content creators at an accessible price. The mic’s multistage windscreen combines a nonwoven filter with foam mesh to provide superior internal pop filtering, while its integrated shock mount prevents unwanted noise by attenuating vibration from a boom arm or mic stand. The highly directional pickup (hyper-cardioid) keeps the sound focused on your voice and helps to minimize unwanted room noise, ensuring professional-quality broadcasts.

The microphone comes with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch.

• 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.
• Internal Pop Filter
• Clean Articulation
• The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.
• Highly Directional Pickup
• Perfect Podcasting Mic
• Hyper-cardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.

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
• Hyper-cardioid 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

Specifications

• Element: Dynamic
• Polar pattern: Hyper-cardioid
• Frequency response: 80-16,000 Hz
• Open circuit sensitivity: -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
• Impedance: 600 ohms
• Weight: 615 g (21.7 oz)
• Dimensions: 145.3 mm (5.72″) long, 52 mm (2.05″) maximum body diameter
• Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLR-M type
• Included accessories: AT8487 mounting clamp, 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16, threaded adapter, Pouch