Unleash Your Voice with Audio Technica AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Mic
Studio Vocal MicrophoneDiscover the ultimate studio vocal microphone! The AT5040 by Audio-Technica is a game-changer, delivering musical high-fidelity sound with remarkable realism, depth, presence, and purity.
Designed as the go-to vocal mic, the AT5040 cardioid condenser has a smooth top end with controlled sibilance. Its large-diaphragm and fast transient response make it perfect for recording acoustic instruments like piano, guitar, strings, and saxophone.
Four-Part Rectangular Element Engineered for pure sound, the AT5040 features a four-part rectangular element. Four ultra-thin diaphragms work together, providing twice the surface area of a standard one-inch circular diaphragm for exceptional performance.
With four diaphragms in one capsule, the AT5040 offers a large diaphragm's benefits, including a low noise floor, without typical drawbacks. Advanced internal shock mounting decouples the capsule, and each mic comes with an innovative AT8480 shock mount for extra isolation.
100% Quality ControlEvery AT5040 is hand assembled and individually inspected for top-notch quality. It's housed in an elegant aluminum and brass case with a gray finish for durability and low reflectivity.
Discrete components are chosen for optimized capsule performance, ensuring minimal impact on the audio signal.
Features:
- • Premier studio condenser vocal microphone for outstanding sound
- • Musical high-fidelity performance with depth and purity
- • Four rectangular diaphragms for enhanced audio capture
- • Low noise and wide dynamic range for studio vocals
- • Discrete components for optimized capsule performance
- • High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
- • Hand assembled and inspected for quality
- • Advanced internal shock mounting for stability
- • Elegant, durable aluminum and brass housing
- • Included AT8480 shock mount for superior isolation
- • Custom hard-shell case for safe storage and transport
Specifications:
- Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: –25 dB (56.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Maximum Input Sound Level: 142 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- Noise: 5 dB SPL
- Dynamic Range (typical): 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 89 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.8 mA typical
- Weight: 582 g (20.5 oz)
- Dimensions: 165.3 mm (6.51'') long, 57.0 mm (2.24'') maximum body diameter
- Output Connectors: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Accessories Furnished: AT8480 shock mount for 5/8'-27 threaded stands; protective carrying case





The Audio Technica AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Mic is a top-notch studio vocal microphone. It's perfect for singers, voiceover artists, and home studio enthusiasts. With a weight of 582 g (20.5 oz) and dimensions of 165.3 mm (6.51'') long and 57.0 mm (2.24'') maximum body diameter, it's easy to handle. Use it in a professional recording studio or a home setup to capture amazing vocals and acoustic instrument sounds.