The Best Microphone for
Acoustic Instruments
Also designed as a close mic for drums, with a high SPL tolerance and a moderate output.

Introducing

AUDIO TECHNICA A-T ATM450 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions. The microphone is equipped with an integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The ATM450 also features a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers the microphone's sensitivity, providing higher SPL capability for flexible use with a wide range of performers and system configurations. The microphone’s extended flat frequency response makes it ideal for high SPLs as well as for live and amplified acoustic instruments. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.

Product Features

Unique side-address stick design maximizes placement options with minimal obstructions
Uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments
Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
Durable performance for professional applications
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Rugged, all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-free use
Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser POLAR PATTERN Cardioid FREQUENCY RESPONSE 40-20,000 Hz LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa IMPEDANCE 200 ohms MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 152 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical SWITCHES Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad WEIGHT 98 g (3.5 oz) DIMENSIONS 126.9 mm (5.00") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; soft protective pouch AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE S11

ELEMENT	Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN	Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	40-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF	80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	–41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE	200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	152 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS	11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical
SWITCHES	Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad
WEIGHT	98 g (3.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS	126.9 mm (5.00") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; windscreen; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	S11