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Audio-Technica AT4022
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Audio-Technica AT4022

Small-diaphragm condenser (fixed-charge back plate), omnidirectional, end-address, with 80 Hz high-pass and 10 dB pad switches

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Omnidirectional
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
13 dB(A)
Max SPL
146 dB SPL
Impedance
250 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Printed under the graph: "12\" or more on axis" (30 cm or more); "frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz". Room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. "polar pattern", full circle, 0° up; "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.

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From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−34 dBV/Pa (19.9 mV/Pa), open circuit. "–34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa".p. 2
Self-noise13 dB(A), typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One). "13 dB SPL", footnote "Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One".
Max SPL146 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD; also 156 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal); also 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD (Japanese manual, 2009). The 2008 sheet gives the same 146/156 dB.
Signal-to-noise ratio81 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted; also 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa, "78 dB or more" (Japanese manual, 2009)
Dynamic range133 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL, typical
Output impedance250 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance not stated.
Poweringphantom 48 V DC. "48V DC, 3.0 mA typical"; the Japanese manual says "ファントム11～52VDC" (phantom 11-52 V DC).
Current draw3 mA, typical
Low cutflat, roll-off; 80 Hz; 18 dB/octave; high-pass. "80 Hz, 18 dB/octave"; switches "Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)". The 2008 sheet and the Japanese manual say 12 dB/octave.
Pad−10 dB. "10 dB pad (nominal)".
ConnectorXLR-3 male (integral). "Integral 3-pin XLRM-type".
Weight124 g. "124 g (4.4 oz)".
Dimensions21 × 144 mm. Diameter × length: "144.0 mm (5.67") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") diameter".
Supplied accessoriesAT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8159 windscreen; protective carrying case
OutputLow impedance balanced, pin 2 hotp. 1
Case styleS1p. 2
Operating temperatureAvoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidityp. 1
From the manual
Capsule19.2 mm "Double Wave Diaphragm". "新開発φ19.2大口径ダイアフラム" and "ダブル・ウェーブ・ダイアフラム（PAT.P.）" (newly developed 19.2 mm diameter diaphragm; Double Wave Diaphragm, patent pending).p. 1
RF immunityImproved protection against interference from mobile phones and wireless intercoms
Made inJapan

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