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Available as a single mic or a stereo pair, the AT5045 offers the sound and performace of a large diagphram studio condenser microphone, in a small and easy to position stick type body. Despite its small size, the AT5045 has Audio-Technica's largest single diaphragm, larger than most large diaphragm condenser microphones on the market.
The AT5045 is presented in a convenient stick design body, meaning you can easily position it in places that are not possible with other large diaphragm condenser microphones, making it a very versatile microphone.
The AT5045 uses Audio-Technica's largest single element, larger than that of most on the market, offering a pure and accurate sound reproduction that is perfectly suited to acoustic instruments.
Discrete components have been chosen to complete the circuitry, honing down to the very essentials, allowing optimized capsule performance and an unpresidented dynamic range.
the AT45045 offers a diaphragm larger than most on the market, but in a convenient, easy to position stick type body, made from durable aluminium and brass.
The AT5045 has Audio-Technica's largest single diaphragm, offering imporoved transient response and increased bandwidth
An advanced-design custom shock mount provides superior isolation attenuating noise, shock and vibration
Custom hard-shell carry case with die cut foam compartments offers protection for one or two microphones
| Element | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | -35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa* |
| Impedance | 100 ohms |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| Noise | 8 dB SPL |
| Dynamic Range | 141 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 86 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa* |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 48V DC, 1.4 mA typical |
| Weight | 197g |
| Dimensions | 177 mm long, 25.0 mm maximum body diameter |
| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Included | AT8481 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8165 windscreen; protective carrying case |
| Name | Filetype | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Series Brochure |  PDF |
5 MB |
| AT5045 Specification Sheet | PDF |
311 KB |
| AT5045 Declaration of Conformity | PDF |
77 KB |
| AT5045 Manual | PDF |
677 KB |
| Kora AT5045 |  WAV |
26.4 MB |
| Tabla 1_02 AT5045 | WAV |
8.86 MB |
| Tabla 2_02 AT5045 | WAV |
8.86 MB |
| Tabla solo AT5045 | WAV |
8.86 MB |
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It’s Audio-Technica’s commitment to innovation, customer service and meticulous design that ensure professionals turn to us to provide solutions in conferencing, houses of worship, broadcasting, live sound, recording studios and beyond.
For over 50 years Audio-Technica has worked alongside leading figures in sports and music broadcast to develop and hone a range of products that deliver on the highest level.
Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014.
Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products.
Its expertise in innovation quickly spread to various new fields and led to the development of tone arms, microphones and headphones. Audio-Technica soon became a benchmark in those fields. Making history.
A self-made man and audiophile, Hidéo Matsushita was the former Director of the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art. It all started in his workshop, with the hand crafting of stereo cartridges. 50 years later, Audio-Technica has become a global leader in audio innovation.
Humility, passion, creativity and expertise in sound are the core values behind Audio-Technica’s legacy, greatly inspired by its founder - whose imprint on the company’s philosophy is still felt today.
Audio-Technica’s passion for listening evolved in the 70’s, when it started designing headphones, building upon a legacy in innovation, meticulous engineering and artistic design.
Today, Audio-Technica’s audio products have become globally synonymous with consistently high sonic performance paired with impeccable build construction and artistic design.
Every AT5040 is hand assembled and individually inspected for 100% quality control. It’s an attention to detail honed over 50 years of developing transducer technology bringing you the finest microphones in our range.
Each microphone is enclosed in an elegant housing of aluminium and brass with high-quality grey finish for durability and low reflectivity. Discrete components have been selected for optimized capsule performance; in fact, every aspect of the microphone has been carefully considered to minimize any effects on the audio signal.
All 50 series products come with a lifetime warranty as standard meaning you can enjoy your product safe in the knowledge that it’s guaranteed for life from the date of purchase to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In the event of such defect, the product will be repaired or replaced without charge.*
(* Deemed by Audio-Technica to be 15 years (Serviceable lifetime), T&Cs apply)
