Audio-Technica BP4073

BP4073 Line and gradient condenser microphone, 233 mm. Designed for use in broadcasting, film/TV production, and theater. Innovative acoustic design, same directivity as mics up to 50% longer. Created after intensive field research and from extensive user feedback, the BP4073 short shotgun microphone is ideal for creating a high quality audio sound recording. It is intended for documentaries, professional recordings in the wild, and theater sound reinforcement. Highly directional, the BP4073 has low self noise and extremely focused sound recording.

Short (233mm) shotgun microphone, designed for use in broadcasting, film/TV production and theater sound reinforcement applications
Its compact size and light weight (99g) allow it to be mounted on a camera or on a fishpole boom, keeping it out of shot
Highly directional, it perfectly captures all frequency ranges (20Hz to 20kHz)
Perfect intelligibility, even in noisy environments thanks to excellent off-axis noise rejection
The Double Wave Diaphragm proprietary technology offers high sensitivity with low self noise
Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions
Innovative acoustic design provides same directivity as mics up to 50% longer
Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter & 10 dB pad
Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy
Effective protection against mobile phone interference and other unwanted radio frequency
Comes with a foam windscreen

Element Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser
Polar Pattern Line + gradient
Frequency Response 20-20,000 hz
Low Frequency Roll Off 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity - 29 dB (35.5mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level 141 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
151 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
Dynamic Range 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max. SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 81 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical
Switches Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
Weight 99 g
Dimensions 233.0 mm (9.17") long, 21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8”-27 threaded stands; 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter; AT8144 ; protective carrying case; two O-Rings