A versatile pro-audio cardioid classic.

The Audio-Technica AT4033CL Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic uses transformerless circuitry to virtually eliminate low-frequency distortion and enhance the capture of high-speed transients. An 80Hz high-pass filter easily switches between flat frequency response and a low-end roll-off that diminishes ambient noise and popping with closely-miked vocals. Requires 48V phantom power. Includes AT8449 shockmount.

Audio-Technica AT4033CL Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features:

• Cardioid pattern
• Frequency response 30-20,000Hz
• Low frequency roll-off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
• Maximum input sound level: 145dB SPL, 1kHz @1% distortion; 155dB SPL, with 10dB pad (nominal)
• Noise 17dB SPL
• Dynamic range (typical) 128dB, 1kHz at max SPL
• S/N ratio 77dB

Put some precision into your mic locker with this sonically excellent and highly affordable model.

Audio-Technica AT4033CL Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -32 dB (25.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
• 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• NOISE 17 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 3.2 mA typical
• SWITCHES Flat, roll-off;
• 10 dB pad (nominal)
• WEIGHT 13.4 oz (380 g)
• DIMENSIONS 6.69" (170.0 mm) long,
• 2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8449 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE R1

Audio-Technica AT4033CL Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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Best For Acoustic and Vocals

Posted by FiberGrass from Montgomery, Alabama on Oct 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass Music

For our traditional Bluegrass Band, we use the one mic set-up. This mic performs well in any venue inside or outside. We set the mic about 48 inches from the floor, and the vocals and instruments sound great. For the money it is hard to beat.

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Like a Corvette

Posted by Gregory from South Carolina on Jul 27, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Church work and hobby

Reviewer's Play Style: Contemporary Christian, Bluegrass

I first fell in love with the 4033 while listening to a bluegrass band in an outdoor concert. Since that time, I have seen many other bluegrass bands with this mic. It has actually become irritating to me to see a great band using ‘good’ microphones.

The nice things about this mic is the clarity and warmth of the vocals with multiple singers singing around the mic. I have seen this used in a variety of outdoor and indoor concerts. I have used the 4033 setting up several BG bands in a small club and outdoors and for multiple singers in a contemporary Sunday service. There are several advantages to using the 4033 and a few things to be aware of.

Like a corvette, this baby will do you right under certain conditions and you should treat her right. In a live setting, feedback can be an issue. So, small night clubs with a wall several feet behind the lead singer is NOT optimal. However, I have seen the 4033 effectively used in a small club where the band was in a corner. The cardioid pattern is very sensitive and you can have multiple singers 2-5(ish) feet around the mic. Singers can easily move closer in and back out for emphasis on particular singers at specific times. Some reviewers have stated that this mic can be too crisp and not warm. That may be true in some regards, but in the BG world and in using it with multiple singers such as at church, my opinion is that this would be a hard mic to beat.

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All-around performer

Posted by RainKing from Minneapolis on Apr 2, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer/Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Alt/Folk/Acoustic/Rock/Country

I own a pair of these mics and use them primarily as drum overheads and on acoustic guitar, but have also recently tried them on a very critical acoustic grand piano recording and they performed beautifully. Tone is crystal clear and present, never harsh or tubby. I have roughly 15 large-diaphragm condensers, including Mojave, Peluso, Oktava, Lawson, AKG, and other models from Audio-Technica, and the 4033/CL holds its own against some of these costing 5 times as much. For the money, I have not heard/used a better mic for such a wide range of instruments. It's as versatile as anything out there!

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Love this mic!

Posted by Kip from New City, NY on Sep 16, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Composer, Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: pop, indie, acoustic, rock

This is my go-to mic for acoustic guitar, bass amp micing, and I also use it for a lot of vocal work. This thing truly is a gem. Anyone and everyone can benefit from having one or two of these in their mic locker.

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Fantastic mic for... just about anything.

Posted by Suburban Rhythm from Asheville, NC on Jul 5, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Trumpet player/recording student

Reviewer's Play Style: Folk, jazz, rock... just about anything.

I got this mic about a month ago along with the PreSonus FireStudio Tube (also awesome, by the way), and the results have been absolutely ridiculous. Whether I'm using it for vocals, acoustic guitar, mic'ing amps, live recordings, recording brass, whatever... everything comes out fantastic. Case in point: I set this up in my living room during a band practice at a TERRIBLE angle, bad positioning, and much too far away, and it STILL came out great. Couldn't be happier with this purchase, and I recommend it to anyone, no matter their budget. Excellent addition to any microphone collection.

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