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Audio-Technica AT4060
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Audio-Technica AT4060

Large-diaphragm cardioid tube (valve) condenser studio mic, side-address, with the AT8560 power supply and AT8447 shock mount

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
19 dB(A)
Max SPL
150 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. "Frequency Response", "12" or more on axis" (about 30 cm). No dB labels: scaled from the "10 dB" bar and set to 0 dB at 1 kHz. 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, 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "–34 dB (19.9 mV) ± 2 dB, re 1V at 1 Pa", footnote "Measured at diaphragm". The submittal drops the tolerance; the Japanese manual: "－34dB±2dB".p. 2
Self-noise19 dB(A), typical. "NOISE, TYPICAL (A-WEIGHTED) 19 dB SPL", "Using Audio Precision System One".
Max SPL150 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD; also 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 0.5% THD
Signal-to-noise ratio75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical
Dynamic range131 dB, 1 kHz at 150 dB SPL, typical
Output impedance200 ohm, balanced. "200 ohms"; the Japanese manual: "200Ω平衡".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
PoweringAT8560 power supply (120 V / 230 V AC). "AT8560 power supply (120V/230V AC)"; page 1: mains voltage selectable by a switch on the back. The 2010 submittal says 120 V AC; the Japanese manual AC 100 V, 12 W.
Weight640 g, microphone only. Microphone with shock mount 950 g; power supply 1.9 kg.
Dimensions210 × 53.4 mm. Microphone: length × maximum body diameter. Power supply: 210.0 W × 225.0 D × 44.0 H mm.
Finishmatte black. "Finish shall be matte black" (page 1). The Japanese manual: "黒つや消し焼付塗装" (matte black baked paint).p. 1
Supplied accessoriesAT8560 power supply; AT8447 shock mount; 10 m 6-pin XLR cable (mic to power supply); AC power cable; rack-mount adapters for the power supply; carrying casep. 2
TubeVacuum tube (valve); hand-selected, individually aged and tested. The Japanese manual: a high-gm dual triode ("高gm双三極Vacuum Tube")p. 1
CapsuleDual large diaphragms, 2 micron vapour-deposited gold, aged in five steps; floating, internally shock-mounted elements; nickel-plated brass element baffle (2010 submittal)
Warm-upAt least 15 minutes after switching on the power supply
Optional accessoriesAT8137 large foam windscreen; AT8430 stand clamp; AT8314 cablep. 2
From the submittal
ConnectorXLR-6 on the mic (to the power supply); XLR-3 male on the AT8560. "3-pin XLRM-type (on power supply)"; page 1: "The output of the microphone shall be a 6-pin XLRM-type connector".p. 2
Output transformerLarge coupling transformerp. 1
From the manual
Tube supplyHeater 6.3 V DC, 0.3 A; plate 120 V DC, 7.5 mA (typical)p. 4
Power supplyAT8560: power switch and lamp, ground-lift switch, 3-pin XLRM output (pin 2 hot), 6-pin mic inputp. 2

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