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Audio-Technica ATM650
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Audio-Technica ATM650

Dynamic, hypercardioid, instrument mic with a flat multi-stage grille, for guitar cabinets, snare and percussion

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−56 dBV/Pa
Impedance
300 Ω
Rated range
80 – 17k 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: 80–17,000 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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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−56 dBV/Pa (1.5 mV/Pa), open circuit. "–56 dB (1.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa".p. 2
Output impedance300 ohm. Page 1: "low impedance balanced (300 ohms)".
Rated frequency range80 Hz to 17 kHz. Tolerance not stated.
ConnectorXLR-3 male (integral). "Integral 3-pin XLRM-type"; page 1: gold-plated contacts.
Weight279 g. "279 g (9.8 oz)".
Dimensions38.8 × 164.2 mm. Head diameter × length: "164.2 mm (6.46") long, 38.8 mm (1.53") head diameter".
Supplied accessoriesAT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
Angle of acceptance100°p. 1
MagnetHi-ENERGY neodymium
ConstructionDual-wall floating construction against handling noise; all-metal body; multi-stage flat grille for close placement
OutputLow impedance balanced, pin 2 hot
Case styleT5p. 2
Monitor placement (Audio-Technica)Stage monitor 135° off axis (45° off the rear of the mic)p. 1
Optional mountAT8471 isolation stand clamp (not included), after removing the rubber sleeve at the base of the handle

Documents

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