Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone Highly Directional Voice Capture Professional Podcasting and Content Creation Microphone The AT2040 is designed for the content creator: the bloggers, vloggers, podcasters and game streaming masters. At a pocket-friendly price, professional quality features include hypercardioid pattern for excellent directional voice isolation. This minimises background sound, hiss, pop and interference. If you’re recording with someone else, multiple AT2040 microphones can be set up without interference, isolating the voices of the individual speakers. Hypercardioid Polar Pattern Dynamic Microphone Internal Shock Mount Internal Pop Filter Clean Articulation Japanese Engineering with Creators in Mind A combination of 21st century technology and over half a century of Japanese audio engineering, the AT2040 has been created to bring professional-level audio capturing to anyone looking to explore the world of sound recording. Whether it’s voiceovers, podcasting, streaming or any other type of content creation you can think of, the AT2040 dynamic XLR microphone is designed around you and your budget. Quiet, Professional Performance Rugged Build, Delicate Sound The AT2040 is built with an all-metal construction and is designed to last. Alongside its rugged and transport-friendly body is a built-in, multi-stage windscreen and anti-vibration shock mount. This blend of tough construction and detailed design allows for the full experience of the Audio-Technica professional, signature sound. Basic Dynamic Microphone Characteristics Why Choose a Dynamic Over a Condenser? Dynamic Mic Characteristics Minimizes room noise – perfect for sonically untreated rooms Smooth audio capture with classic warm broadcast sound Robust construction with no external power requirements Condenser Mic Characteristics Extremely sensitive – picks up the subtlest sounds in any environment Very articulate audio with a detailed high-frequency capture Requires external power to operate ( phantom or battery) Understanding How a Dynamic Microphone Captures Sound How Does a Dynamic Mic Work? Dynamic microphones use a diaphragm (1) connected to a coil of wire (2) that surrounds a magnet (3) . The diaphragm is moved by changing sound pressure. This moves the coil, which causes current to flow as it moves through the magnetic field. An electrical signal is then sent to your recording device or speakers which records or amplifies the audio. Dynamic microphones are extremely durable and can handle very high sound pressure levels (SPL). 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