Audio-Technica AT4060 Cardioid Condensor Tube
Microphone
“The AT4060 is my all-purpose mic of choice. For vocals, drums, guitars,
orchestra – just about anything that makes a sound – it's a great
mic for making great music!” David Reitzas, Grammy-Winning
Engineer
Combining premium 40 Series engineering and vintage tube technology, the Audio-Technica
AT4060 delivers the exacting, versatile performance required in the most demanding
studio tracking applications. With a dynamic range that far exceeds that of
other tube microphones, the Audio-Technica AT4060 provides the coveted sound
of valve design without compromising the specification standards necessary to
excel in diverse recording situations.
The Audio-Technica AT4060 is the culmination of extensive field evaluations
in studio environments with resultant significant advances in microphone performance
factors. Each hand-selected tube is individually aged and tested, then employed
in a uniquely configured circuit for enhanced tube performance. Custom-tuned
diaphragms improve dynamic range and the ability to handle high SPLs, while
floating-construction mounting of the element assembly provides isolation from
noise and vibration.
Audio-Technica AT4060 Features: |
Audio-Technica
AT4060 Includes: |
- Vintage tube sound with the versatile performance necessary for the
most demanding studio applications.
- Wide dynamic range, low self-noise and high max SPL capability.
- The 2-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragms undergo a five-step
aging process so that the optimum characteristics achieved remain constant
over years of use.
- Dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern definition
across the full frequency range of the microphone.
- Precision-machined, nickel-plated brass, acoustic element baffle provides
enhanced element stability and optimal sensitivity.
- Regulated and heavily filtered heater current prevents noise contamination
of audio signal chain.
- Hand-selected tubes are individually tested and aged to maintain peak
performance.
- Large coupling transformer provides superior low-frequency linearity
- Custom shock mount provides superior isolation.
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- 1 x AT8447 Shockmount
- 1 x AT8560 Power Supply with AC Cable
- 1 x 32.8' cable with 6-pin XLR Type Connectors
- 1 x Dust Cover
- 1 x Protective Carrying Case
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Listen
to the Audio-Technica AT4060:
- Female
Vocals (5.4Mb, wav)
- Male
Vocals (3.43 Mb, wav)
- Acoustic
Guitar (4.12Mb, wav)
Signal path is as follows: Microphone output to Great
River MP-2NV preamp to Pro Tools HD. iZ RADAR 24 used for A-to-D conversion.
NOTE: These are large files. We recommend "right-clicking",
select "save target as" and save to your desktop. Then play
the files from there.
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Audio-Technica AT4060 General
Specifications: |
| Element: |
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Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| Polar Pattern: |
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Cardioid |
| Frequency
Response: |
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20-18,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit
Sensitivity: |
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-34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedance: |
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200 ohms |
| Maximum Input
Sound Level: |
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150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 0.5% T.H.D. |
| Noise: |
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19 dB SPL |
| Dynamic Range
(Typical): |
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131 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Dynamic Range: |
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75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power
Requirements: |
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AT8560 power supply (120V/230V AC) |
| Weight Microphone
/ Power Supply: |
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22.6 oz (640 g) / 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) |
| Dimensions: |
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MICROPHONE: 8.27" (210.0 mm) long,
2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter
POWER SUPPLY: 8.27" (210.0 mm) W x
8.86" (225.0 mm) D x 1.73" (44.0 mm) H |
| Output Connector: |
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XLRM-type (on power supply) |
| Cables: |
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32.8' (10 m) cable with 6 pin XLR-type connectors
for use between microphone and power supply; AC power supply cable |
| Accessories
Furnished: |
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AT8560 power supply; AT8447 shock mount for
5/8"-27 threaded stands; rack-mount adapters for power supply; protective
mic carrying case |
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