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Audio-Technica AT5045
Photo: Audio-Technica, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT5045

Large-diaphragm (rectangular element) fixed-charge condenser, cardioid, side-address stick-design studio instrument mic, transformer-coupled (50 series)

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−35 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
8 dB(A)
Max SPL
149 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Printed under the graph: "12\" or more on axis" (30 cm or more). 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 (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Full circle, 0° at the top, "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
CapsuleLarge rectangular element; 2-micron vapour-deposited gold diaphragm, aged. From the description.p. 1
Sensitivity−35 dBV/Pa (17.7 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "–35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa".p. 2
Self-noise8 dB(A), typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One). "Noise: 8 dB SPL".
Max SPL149 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD
Signal-to-noise ratio86 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted
Dynamic range141 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL, typical
Output impedance100 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom 48 V DC. Page 1: "requires 48V phantom power for operation".
Current draw1.4 mA, typical
ConnectorXLR-3 male (integral). "Integral 3-pin XLRM-type".
Weight197 g
Dimensions25 × 177 mm. "177.0 mm (6.97'') long, 25.0 mm (0.98'') maximum body diameter"; stored as diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesAT8481 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; AT8165 windscreen; protective carrying case
CircuitDiscrete components; transformer-coupled outputp. 1
Shock mountingInternal shock mounting decouples the capsule from the body
HousingAluminium and brass
Case styleS15p. 2
Output phasePin 2 hotp. 1
Operating temperatureAvoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidity

Documents

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