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BP4073 Shotgun Mic Condenser Line+Gradient 9.17"

Regular price $1,350.00

Tax included.

20Hz-20kHz HWith an overall length of just 233mm and weight of just 99g, this microphone adds virtually no heft to the end of a fish pole or the top of a minicam. Through the use of an innovative Audio-Technica design, the interference tube of the BP4073 provides a narrow acceptance angle, effective for long-distance pickup. The highly directional mics offer low self-noise and are fully RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS).

Designed for use in broadcasting, film/TV production and theater sound reinforcement applications

Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions

Innovative acoustic design provides same directivity as mics up to 50% longer

Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter & 10 dB pad

Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy

RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)


ELEMENT Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor
POLAR PATTERN Line + gradient
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -29 dB (35.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE 50 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 141 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 151 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE 13 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 81 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
SWITCHES Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT 99 g
DIMENSIONS 233.0 mm long, 21.0 mm maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8144 windscreen; two O-Rings; protective carrying casePF 48V 50 Ohm 80Hz Roll off

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