Audio Technica BP4025 Large Diaphragm X/Y Microphone

Audio Technica BP4025

Designed for broadcast and professional recording, Audio-Technica’s BP4025 stereo condenser offers large-diaphragm capsules in an innovative coincident capsule configuration. This allows for a smaller housing while producing an X/Y stereo image with the spatial impact and realism of a live sound field. Ideal for use with professional audio and video equipment, the microphone is fully RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS).

Audio Technica BP4025 Features

• Large-diaphragm capsules offer pristine sound quality and exceptionally low noise
• Innovative coincident capsule configuration produces accurate stereo image in smaller housing
• Compact, lightweight design is ideal for camera-mount use
• Excellent channel separation
• Phantom power operation—for use with professional equipment
• Switchable low-frequency roll-off and 10 dB pad
• Includes one balanced cable (two 3-pin XLRM-type connectors at output)
• RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: X/Y Stereo
• Frequency Response: 20-17,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -32 dB (25.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Channel balance: <2.5 dB
• Impedance: 170 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 155 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Dynamic Range: 131 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 7 mA typical (both channels total)
• Switch: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 269 g (9.5 oz)
• Dimensions: 186.0 mm (7.32") long, 
• 47.6 mm (1.87") head diameter 
• 21.0 mm (0.83") body diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
• Cable: 5.0 m (16.5') long, 8 conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed stereo cable with 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone end and two 3-pin XLRM-type connectors at output end
• Accessories Included: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; windscreen; soft protective pouch