ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE: 120 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE: 12 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE: (typical) 136 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical
SWITCHES: Flat, roll-off;
10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT: 403 g (14.2 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 170.0 mm (6.69") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: R5