Audio-Technica AT4081

Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio-Technica's handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long-lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low-profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings.

Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the microphone features Audio-Technica's innovative MicroLinear ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. With 18 patents pending, Audio-Technica's innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.


- Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options

- Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction

- Audio-Technica ribbon design with 18 patents pending including proprietary MicroLinear ribbon imprint for superior durability

- Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity

- Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level

- Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage

- High-SPL capability and extended frequency response

- Handmade production - including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly

- Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers

- Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)