Audio Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Overview

Taking cues from our BP40 broadcast microphone, the rugged AT2040 dynamic microphone brings professional broadcast-quality sound and style to podcasters and other content creators at an accessible price. The mic’s multistage windscreen combines a nonwoven filter with foam mesh to provide superior internal pop filtering, while its integrated shock mount prevents unwanted noise by attenuating vibration from a boom arm or mic stand. The highly directional pickup (hypercardioid) keeps the sound focused on your voice and helps to minimize unwanted room noise, ensuring professional-quality broadcasts.

The microphone comes with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch.

Feature CalloutsIntegrated Shock Mount

Quiet, Professional Performance

The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount.

Internal Pop Filter

Clean Articulation

The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.

Highly Directional Pickup

Perfect Podcasting Mic

Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.

Features

• Dynamic microphone delivers warm, assertive broadcast sound that’s perfect for podcasting
• Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise
• Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop filtering

• Integrated shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts

• Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear for maximum vocal isolation
• Includes pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch

Specifications

ElementDynamic

Polar patternHypercardioid

Frequency response80-16,000 Hz

Open circuit sensitivity-53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)

Impedance600 ohms

Weight615 g (21.7 oz)

Dimensions145.3 mm (5.72") long, 52 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter

Output connectorIntegral 3-pin XLR-M type

Included accessoriesAT8487 mounting clamp, 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16, threaded adapter, Pouch

• 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL

Why Choose a Dynamic Over a Condenser?

Dynamic Mic CharacteristicsMinimizes room noise – perfect for sonically untreated roomsSmooth audio capture with classic warm broadcast soundRobust construction with no external power requirementsCondenser Mic CharacteristicsExtremely sensitive – picks up the subtlest sounds in any environmentVery articulate audio with a detailed high-frequency captureRequires external power to operate (phantomor battery)