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Cardioid Condenser Microphone

AT8033
  • All-purpose condenser microphone ideal for handheld interviews and general audio acquisition
  • Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
  • Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter minimizes pickup of undesired low-frequency sounds
  • Operates on battery or phantom power

    The high sensitivity of the AT8033 assures useful output and an excellent match to most input sources. In some cases, however, an attenuator such as the Audio-Technica AT8202 may be required between the microphone and preamplifier to avoid overloading sensitive input stages.

    The microphone is RoHS compliant–free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances.

    The AT8033 requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power or a 1.5V AA battery for operation. A battery need not be in place for phantom power operation.

    Output from the microphone’s XLRM-type connector is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins 2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is “Pin 2 hot” – positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2.

    An integral 80 Hz high-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.

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  • AT8033 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

    PHANTOM: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa BATTERY: -45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

    Impedance

    Phantom: 250 Ω
    Battery: 300 Ω

    Maximum Input Sound Level

    PHANTOM: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. BATTERY: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

    Dynamic Range (Typical)

    PHANTOM: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL BATTERY: 99 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

    Signal-To-Noise Ratio

    70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

    Phantom Power

    11~52V DC, 2 mA typical

    Battery Type

    1.5V AA/UM3

    Battery Current / Life

    0.4 mA / 1200 hrs typical (alkaline)

    Switch

    Flat, roll-off

    Weight

    159 g

    Dimensions

    194.2 mm long, 26.0 mm head diameter

    Output Connector

    Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

    Accessories Furnished

    AT8405a stand clamp for ⅝”-27 threaded stands;
    AT8136 windscreen;
    ⅝”-27 to ⅜”-16 threaded adapter;
    battery; soft protective pouch

    Download

    audio technica support 367_1_AT8033.pdf - Operation Manual