Latin America. Audio-Technica is celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of its most acclaimed and popular microphones, the AT4050 multi-pattern condenser microphone.
Since its introduction 25 years ago, the AT4050 microphone has been the tool of choice for professional and budding recording engineers around the world. Although it was designed for the studio, its consistency and durability also quickly made it the favorite choice of live engineers, and today it is still used in all kinds of live applications. For many engineers, the AT4050 microphone would be among those selected to be taken to a "desert island", or what is the same, it is one of more essential tools they need to do their job.
As a studio microphone, the AT4050 microphone has a reputation for capturing all nuances. With three switchable polar patterns, the at4050 large-diaphragm microphone boasts a surprising combination of qualities: ability to withstand high levels of sound pressure with transparent and spacious treble and mids, complemented by strong bass.
Its large double diaphragms vaporized in gold and aged allow it to maintain optimal performance over years of use. A precision nickel-plated brass acoustic baffle element offers total element stability and exceptional sensitivity. The AT4050 micro is ideal for studio or live use for vocals, piano, strings, as an aerial mic for drums, guitar amplifiers and much more.
"In a market overloaded with new and updated microphone models, it's gratifying to see how this versatile traditional microphone stands the test of time," said Gary Boss, Director of Marketing/Professional Products at Audio-Technica. "The sound of the AT4050 hasn't changed in 25 years and, to this day, it remains a benchmark workhorse for studio."
