The hand-built AT5045 is a “stick-design,” large-diaphragm electret side-address condenser instrument microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. The AT5045 features a large diaphragm, fast transient response, low noise, the ability to handle high sound pressure levels (149 dB SPL), and one of the widest dynamic range specs available (141 dB). These specs make it an ideal instrument microphone, designed specifically for use on overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments in professional studio applications. The two-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragm has been aged to achieve optimum sonic characteristics that will remain constant over years of use. The cardioid polar pattern of the microphone is more sensitive to sound originating directly in front of the element, making it effective in reducing pickup of unwanted sounds and providing isolation of the instrument. Another key AT5045 design feature is its advanced internal shock mounting, which decouples the capsule from the microphone body.
The AT5045 is enclosed in a housing of aluminum and brass, which also allows it to be used for live-sound applications. An AT8165 windscreen and custom hard-shell carrying case are also included. The AT5045 (single microphone) and AT5045P (stereo pair) are currently available with U.S. MSRP pricing of $1399 for AT5045 and $2499 for AT5045P.
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