Side-Address Stick Design: The unique side-address stick design of the ATM450 allows for versatile placement. This design makes it easy to position the microphone in tight or tricky spaces without obstructing the performance area. It’s ideal for overheads, acoustic instruments, percussion, and strings, providing clear, well-balanced sound in various settings.

Cardioid Polar Pattern: The cardioid polar pattern of the ATM450 effectively minimizes the pickup of sounds from the sides and rear. This feature enhances sound isolation, focusing on the primary sound source while reducing background noise. It ensures a more precise and detailed sound capture, perfect for both live and studio performances.

80 Hz High-Pass Filter: The integrated 80 Hz high-pass filter allows users to easily switch between a flat frequency response and a low-end roll-off. This feature helps in controlling and reducing low-frequency noise, which can interfere with the clarity of the recording, especially in live environments.

Switchable 10 dB Pad: The ATM450 features a switchable 10 dB pad, which increases its SPL handling capability. This makes the microphone adaptable to a wide range of sound sources, from soft acoustic instruments to loud percussive sounds, without distortion.

Rugged, All-Metal Construction: Built with professional use in mind, the ATM450 features a durable all-metal construction. Its robust design ensures long-lasting, trouble-free use in both live performances and studio applications, even under demanding conditions.

Professional Isolation Clamp: The ATM450 comes with a professional isolation clamp that offers secure mounting, shock protection, and versatile positioning. This clamp helps minimize mechanical noise and ensures that the microphone remains in place, providing consistent, high-quality sound capture.

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 40 – 20,000 Hz
• Low-Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Max Input Sound Level: 152 dB SPL, 162 dB SPL (with 10 dB pad)
• Dynamic Range: 127 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 69 dB
• Phantom Power: 11-52V DC, 3.5 mA
• Switches: Flat, roll-off, 10 dB pad
• Weight: 98 g
• Dimensions: 126.9 mm long, 21.0 mm diameter
• Output Connector: 3-pin XLRM
• Accessories: AT8471 isolation clamp, windscreen, soft pouch