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Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The Audio-Technica AT4053B delivers focused, natural sound with excellent off-axis rejection for precise audio capture. Ideal for film, broadcast, and studio users needing a professional hypercardioid condenser microphone with clean detail.

Specifications & Facts 117

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We laid out the Audio Technica AT4053B’s 117 features, including popular picks like general information, dimensions & weight, audio performance & connectivity & interfaces. Also covered: pricing, performance, and microphones comparisons.

General Information 17

Audio Technica AT4053B Product Type

What is the product type?

76 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Condenser

61 Microphones in this range Condenser

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

As a Condenser microphone, it is known for its sensitivity and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for studio and critical recording applications.

Defines the basic category of the microphone.

Audio Technica AT4053B Model Name

What is the model name?

58 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes AT4053B

54 Microphones in this range Super 55 Deluxe

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The model name of this product is AT4053B, which signifies its specific design as a hypercardioid condenser microphone within the Audio-Technica 40 Series.

The specific product identifier from the manufacturer.

Audio Technica AT4053B Intended Use

What is the intended use?

66 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Studio, Instrument, Acoustic Measurement

61 Microphones in this range Studio, Live, Podcast, Broadcast, Instrument, Streaming

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The Audio-Technica AT4053B is versatile, designed for various applications including Studio recording, capturing Instrument sounds, and Acoustic Measurement. Its hypercardioid pattern makes it excellent for isolating sound sources.

Describes the primary application area.

Audio Technica AT4053B Form Factor

What is the form factor?

61 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Pencil-Style

51 Microphones in this range Handheld

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

With a Pencil-Style form factor, the microphone is slender and compact, allowing for precise placement in tight spaces and discreet positioning.

Describes the physical style of the microphone.

Audio Technica AT4053B Mounting Type

What is the mounting type?

53 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Stand, Shock Mount, Clip

46 Microphones in this range Clip

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone offers flexible mounting options, including attachment to a Stand, use with a Shock Mount for vibration isolation, or a simple Clip for various setups.

The typical mounting or support style.

Audio Technica AT4053B Recording Application Category

What recording applications is it best for?

48 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Studio, Field Recording, Acoustic Measurement

50 Microphones in this range Studio, Live, Podcast, Broadcast, Streaming

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone is categorized for Studio use, Field Recording, and Acoustic Measurement, highlighting its adaptability to various professional audio tasks.

Specific contexts where the mic is best suited.

Dimensions & Weight 6

Audio Technica AT4053B Weight

What is the weight?

0.25 lbs 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
1.23 lbs (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone weighs 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg), making it lightweight and easy to handle or mount without excessive strain on stands.

The microphone’s physical weight.

Audio Technica AT4053B Width

What is the width?

0.83 inch 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
2.84 inch (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone has a width of 0.83 inch (2.11 cm), contributing to its slender pencil-style form factor.

The microphone’s overall width.

Audio Technica AT4053B Depth

What is the depth?

0.83 inch 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
3.39 inch (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

With a depth of 0.83 inch (2.11 cm), the microphone maintains a consistent, compact cylindrical shape.

The microphone’s overall depth.

Audio Technica AT4053B Height

What is the height?

6.1 inch 0 Votes
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7.43 inch (Average)

The microphone’s overall height.

Audio Technica AT4053B Grill Diameter

What is the grill diameter?

0.83 inch 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
3.46 inch (Average)

The diameter of the protective microphone grill.

Audio Technica AT4053B Mounting Thread Size

What is the mounting thread size?

86 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes 5/8"

67 Microphones in this range 5/8"

The thread size for mounting compatibility.

Audio Performance 17

Audio Technica AT4053B Frequency Response (Min)

What is the minimum frequency response?

20 Hz 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
32.99 Hz (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone's frequency response extends down to 20 Hz, capturing the full range of audible bass frequencies, including sub-bass.

The lowest frequency the mic can capture.

Audio Technica AT4053B Frequency Response (Max)

What is the maximum frequency response?

20,000 Hz 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
19,018.5 Hz (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone captures frequencies up to 20000 Hz, extending into the upper range of human hearing, ensuring detailed and airy highs.

The highest frequency the mic can capture.

Audio Technica AT4053B Signal-to-Noise Ratio

What is the SNR?

76 dB 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
77 dB (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

It has a Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 76 dB, indicating a clear audio signal with minimal background noise, crucial for high-fidelity recordings.

The clarity ratio between signal and background noise.

Audio Technica AT4053B Max SPL

What is the maximum SPL?

145 dB 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
138.52 dB (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

With a maximum SPL of 145 dB, this microphone can handle very loud sound sources, such as drums or guitar cabinets, without distortion.

The maximum loudness before distortion.

Audio Technica AT4053B Directionality

What is the directionality?

61 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Hypercardioid

43 Microphones in this range Unidirectional

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone features a Hypercardioid polar pattern, providing excellent isolation of the desired sound source by rejecting sounds from the sides and rear more effectively than a cardioid pattern.

General pickup orientation.

Audio Technica AT4053B Stereo/Mono Mode

What mode is supported?

16 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Mono

31 Microphones in this range Mono

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

This microphone operates in Mono mode, capturing a single channel of audio, which is standard for individual instrument or vocal miking.

Determines recording mode.

Connectivity & Interfaces 9

Audio Technica AT4053B Connection Interface

What is the connection interface?

36 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes XLR

40 Microphones in this range XLR

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone connects via XLR, a professional standard for balanced audio signals, ensuring robust and interference-free connections.

Defines the main interface for connectivity.

Audio Technica AT4053B Phantom Power Support

Does it support phantom power?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

This microphone supports phantom power, which is essential for its operation as a condenser microphone.

Whether the mic supports phantom power.

Audio Technica AT4053B Balanced/Unbalanced Output

What is the output type?

96 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Balanced

71 Microphones in this range Balanced

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone provides a Balanced output, which helps to reduce noise and interference over long cable runs, making it suitable for professional audio environments.

Defines the type of electrical signal output.

Audio Technica AT4053B Cable Detachable

Is the cable detachable?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Whether the cable can be detached or replaced.

Audio Technica AT4053B Audio Output Options

What are the audio output options?

46 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Balanced

43 Microphones in this range Analog, Balanced

Lists output signal formats available.

Audio Technica AT4053B Multi-Device Pairing

Does it support multi-device pairing?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.

Power & Battery 7

Audio Technica AT4053B Power Consumption

What is the power consumption?

0.21 Watt 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
6.93 Watt (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone has a power consumption of 0.21 Watt, which is relatively low and typical for condenser microphones requiring phantom power.

Amount of power drawn during use.

Audio Technica AT4053B Power Source

What is the power source?

76 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Phantom

52 Microphones in this range Phantom

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone relies on Phantom power for its operation, typically supplied via the XLR cable from a mixer or audio interface.

Defines how the microphone is powered.

Audio Technica AT4053B Phantom Power Requirement

What is the phantom power requirement?

48 Volt 0 Votes
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45.74 Volt (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

This microphone requires 48 Volt phantom power, which is a standard voltage supplied by mixing consoles or external power supplies to operate condenser microphones.

Specifies the phantom power voltage needed.

Audio Technica AT4053B Auto Power-Off

Does it have auto power-off?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Whether the microphone shuts down automatically when idle.

Audio Technica AT4053B Replaceable Battery Support

Does it support replaceable batteries?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Indicates if batteries can be swapped.

Audio Technica AT4053B External Power Supply Compatibility

Is it compatible with an external power supply?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Can the mic run on external AC/DC supply.

Controls & Features 18

Audio Technica AT4053B Onboard Controls

What onboard controls are available?

36 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Switches

30 Microphones in this range Switches

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone features Switches for onboard control, typically for features like a low-cut filter or a pre-attenuation pad.

Types of direct physical controls.

Audio Technica AT4053B Mute Function

Does it have a mute function?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Ability to mute audio directly on the mic.

Audio Technica AT4053B Gain Control

Does it have gain control?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Ability to adjust input gain directly.

Audio Technica AT4053B Headphone Monitoring

Does it support headphone monitoring?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Direct monitoring via headphone output.

Audio Technica AT4053B Monitoring Mix Control

Does it have monitoring mix control?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Lets user adjust mic vs playback audio mix.

Audio Technica AT4053B Touch/Motion Controls

Does it support touch/motion controls?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Allows interaction via touch gestures or motion.

Build & Design 14

Audio Technica AT4053B Windscreen

Is a windscreen included?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone includes a windscreen, which helps to reduce unwanted plosive sounds and wind noise, improving audio clarity in recordings.

Whether a windscreen is included for wind noise control.

Audio Technica AT4053B Detachable Mount

Is the mount detachable?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The mount for this microphone is detachable, providing flexibility for different mounting setups or storage.

If the mount can be detached for flexibility.

Audio Technica AT4053B Swivel/Pivot Capability

Does it have swivel/pivot capability?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

This microphone system features swivel or pivot capability, allowing for flexible positioning and precise angling during recording sessions.

Whether the microphone head or stand can rotate.

Audio Technica AT4053B Internal Shockmount

Is there an internal shockmount for the capsule?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone includes an internal shockmount, which helps to isolate the capsule from mechanical vibrations and handling noise.

Capsule isolation that reduces handling noise.

Audio Technica AT4053B Body Material

What is the body material?

56 Audio Technica AT4053B 0 Votes Brass

48 Microphones in this range Metal

The main structural material of the microphone body.

Audio Technica AT4053B Shock Mount

Is a shock mount included?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Whether a shock mount is included to reduce vibrations.

Package & Accessories 11

Audio Technica AT4053B Adapters

Are adapters included?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The microphone comes with necessary adapters, such as a stand adapter, to ensure compatibility with various mounting systems right out of the box.

States if adapter(s) are included (e.g., XLR to 3.5mm).

Audio Technica AT4053B Stand/Tripod

Is a stand/tripod included?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Whether a stand or tripod is included in the box.

Audio Technica AT4053B Cables

Are cables included?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Indicates if connecting cables are provided.

Audio Technica AT4053B Carrying Case

Is there a carrying case included?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Whether a protective carrying case is part of the package.

Audio Technica AT4053B Mounting Clip

Is a mounting clip included?

Yes 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Whether a clip for attaching to stands/instruments is included.

Audio Technica AT4053B Extra Windscreen

Is an extra windscreen included?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Indicates if a spare windscreen is included.

Certification & Compliance 5

Audio Technica AT4053B Warranty

What is the warranty period?

5 years 0 Votes
Audio Technica AT4053B
2.79 years (Average)

Audio Technica AT4053B
Audio Technica AT4053B

The product comes with a 5 year warranty, providing a significant period of coverage for potential manufacturing defects.

Duration of manufacturer warranty coverage.

Audio Technica AT4053B Environmental Compliance

Is it environmentally compliant?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Compliance with eco/environmental regulations.

Audio Technica AT4053B FCC/CE Approval

Is it FCC/CE approved?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Explicit FCC/CE compliance approval.

Audio Technica AT4053B RoHS Compliance

Is it RoHS compliant?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive compliance.

Audio Technica AT4053B Professional Broadcast Certification

Is it broadcast certified?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Indicates if the mic meets pro broadcast standards.

Advanced Features 13

Audio Technica AT4053B Multi-Pattern Switching

Does it support multi-pattern switching?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Ability to switch between multiple pickup patterns.

Audio Technica AT4053B DSP Processing

Does it include DSP processing?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Built-in digital signal processing for sound shaping.

Audio Technica AT4053B AI Noise Cancellation

Does it feature AI noise cancellation?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

AI-powered suppression of background noise.

Audio Technica AT4053B Beamforming Technology

Does it support beamforming?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Uses mic arrays to focus on sound sources.

Audio Technica AT4053B Voice Tracking

Does it include voice tracking?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Automatically follows speaker’s voice.

Audio Technica AT4053B Recording Profiles

Does it have recording profiles?

No 0 Votes Audio Technica AT4053B

Yes Microphones in this range

Predefined sound settings for specific uses.

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Audio Technica AT4053B Sound Quality

How would you rate the sound quality of this microphone?

Crisp and professional 0 Votes
Good and clear 0 Votes
Average clarity 0 Votes
Distorted and unclear 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Noise Handling

How well does this microphone handle background noise?

Blocks out most noise 0 Votes
Handles noise fairly well 0 Votes
Reduces some noise 0 Votes
Picks up everything 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Battery Life

How long does the battery last on this microphone?

Excellent — Over 20 hours 0 Votes
Long lasting — 10 to 20 hours 0 Votes
Decent — 5 to 10 hours 0 Votes
Short — 2 to 5 hours 0 Votes
Very short — Under 2 hours 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Durability

How durable is this microphone based on build and lifespan?

Highly durable — Over 4 years 0 Votes
Solid — 2 to 4 years 0 Votes
Average — 1 to 2 years 0 Votes
Very fragile — Less than 1 year 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Weight

How heavy is this microphone?

Ultra-light — Under 150 grams 0 Votes
Lightweight — 150 to 300 grams 0 Votes
Medium — 300 to 500 grams 0 Votes
Heavy — 500 to 800 grams 0 Votes
Very heavy — Over 800 grams 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Design Appeal

How attractive is the design of this microphone?

Plain and boring 0 Votes
Somewhat okay 0 Votes
Nice looking 0 Votes
Stylish and modern 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Pricing

How do you feel about the price of this microphone?

Great value for money 0 Votes
Pretty good price 0 Votes
Fair deal 0 Votes
Kinda pricey 0 Votes
Crazy expensive 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Sensitivity

How sensitive is this microphone to capturing sound?

Very sensitive — Detects quiet sounds clearly 0 Votes
Sensitive — Captures a wide sound range 0 Votes
Moderate — Picks up normal voice levels well 0 Votes
Low — Needs to be close to sound source 0 Votes
Very low — Struggles to capture soft voices 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Frequency Response Range

What do you think about the frequency response range of this microphone?

Wide range — 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 Votes
Good range — 30 Hz to 18 kHz 0 Votes
Decent range — 40 Hz to 16 kHz 0 Votes
Limited range — 50 Hz to 14 kHz 0 Votes
Narrow range — Above 60 Hz only 0 Votes

Audio Technica AT4053B Connectivity

How stable and reliable is the connection of this microphone?

Excellent — Always stable, no dropouts 0 Votes
Good — Works smoothly with rare issues 0 Votes
Decent — Occasional minor disconnections 0 Votes
Weak — Disconnects sometimes 0 Votes
Poor — Frequently loses connection 0 Votes

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