Audio-Technica Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Taking cues from our BP40 broadcast microphone, the rugged AT2040 dynamic microphone brings professional broadcast-quality sound and style to podcasters and other content creators at an accessible price. The mic’s multistage windscreen combines a nonwoven filter with foam mesh to provide superior internal pop filtering, while its integrated shock mount prevents unwanted noise by attenuating vibration from a boom arm or mic stand. The highly directional pickup (hypercardioid) keeps the sound focused on your voice and helps to minimize unwanted room noise, ensuring professional-quality broadcasts.

The microphone comes with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch. The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount. The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops. Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.

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

Specifications:

• Element: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency Response: 80-16,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
• Impedance: 600 ohms
• Weight: 615 g (21.7 oz)
• Dimensions: 145.3 mm (5.72") long, 52 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLR-M type

What’s In The Box?

• AT2040 Microphone
• AT8487 Mounting Clamp
• 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 Threaded Adapter
• Pouch