Audio Technica AT4081 Pencil Type Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphone

Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica’s handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings. 

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference. 

• Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options

• Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction

• Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity

• Extremely powerful N50 rare earth magnets for high output level

• Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage

• High-SPL capability and extended frequency response

• Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly

• Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

• Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)