Audio-Technica AT8033

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Cardioid condenser that runs on phantom or an AA battery for roughly 1,200 hours, with an 80 Hz roll-off switch, used for interviews, ambience and instrument pickup.

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ElementFixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar PatternCardioid
Frequency Response30-20,000 Hz
Low Frequency Roll Off80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
Open Circuit SensitivityPhantom: –44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: –45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound LevelPhantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic RangePhantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 99 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
SwitchesFlat, roll-off

Physical

Phantom Power Requirements11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Battery Type1.5V AA/UM3
Battery Current/Life0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
Weight159 g (5.6 oz)
Dimensions194.2 mm (7.65") long, 26.0 mm (1.02") head diameter
Output ConnectorIntegral 3-pin XLRM-type

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New Price: US: $219 (Audio-Technica US) · UK: £186 (Audio-Technica UK)

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