Audio-Technica ATM450 - Cardioid Condenser Side-Address Instrument Microphone

The Audio-Technica ATM450 is a cardioid condenser instrument microphone with a side-address stick design, so it can be placed in tight spots with minimal obstruction. It is suited to drum overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments, live or in the studio.

An integral 80 Hz high-pass filter and a 10 dB pad let it handle high-SPL sources, and the included AT8471 isolation clamp gives secure mounting with shock protection.

Key Features:

• Side-address stick design maximizes placement options
• For overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments
• Integral 80 Hz high-pass filter switch and 10 dB pad
• Cardioid pattern reduces pickup from the sides and rear
• Handles 152 dB SPL (162 dB SPL with pad)
• Included AT8471 isolation clamp for shock protection and positioning
• Rugged all-metal design and construction

Audio-Technica ATM450 — Cardioid Condenser Side-Address Instrument Microphone

• 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.; 162 dB SPL with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Dynamic Range: 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
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Weight: 98 g (3.5 oz)
• Dimensions: 126.9 mm (5.00″) long, 21.0 mm (0.83″) diameter
• MPN: ATM450  ·  UPC: 4961310089016

- ATM450 cardioid condenser instrument microphone
- AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
- 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
- Windscreen
- Soft protective pouch

Safety Data Sheet (PDF)