Audio-Technica AT4041 Cardioid Condenser Microphone - This premium electret condenser microphone is engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live sound. The AT4041 cardioid studio features a smooth, extended frequency response with slight rise in high-frequency region transformerless output for very high SPL-handling capability. A unique combination audio excellence moderate cost, rugged housed case turned brass black chrome plating durability low reflectivity. element back plate holds fixed charge has been aged provide energy stabilization. surface precision milled ensure maximum linearity, resulting reduction both peaks diaphragm break-up distortion.Smooth, responseSlight regionIdeal drum overheads, guitar, piano, horns under snareLow-mass improves transient responseTransformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortionState-of-the-art design manufacturing techniquesSwitchable hi-pass filter turned-brass housing pro-audio, Microphones & Wireless Systems, Microphones, Condenser Microphones