Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast MicrophoneTaking 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 mics 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

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 (hypercardioid) 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 

Hypercardioid 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 
• 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

Specifications 

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

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

• 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL