Audio Technica AT8031 Condenser Reporter Mic

The AT8031 is ideal for close-up interviews, vocals, overheads, piano, and strings. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source. The mic’s proximity effect provides added warmth when used close up. Features include a large protective screen that reduces “popping” and sibilant distortion. It operates on battery or phantom power.
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Audio TechnicaAT8031 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Reporter Microphone.


The AT8031 is ideal for close-up interviews, vocals, overheads, piano, and strings. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source. The mic’s proximity effect provides added warmth when used close up. Features include a large protective screen that reduces “popping” and sibilant distortion. It operates on battery or phantom power.

Features:


  • Ideal for close-up vocals, overheads, piano and strings

  • Low-mass diaphragm ensures minimum distortion

  • Cardioid pattern provides added warmth when used close up

  • Operates on battery or phantom power

  • RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
ELEMENTFixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERNCardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITYPhantom: –44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa 
Battery: –45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCEPhantom: 250 ohms 
Battery: 300 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVELPhantom: 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 RATIO70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
BATTERY TYPE1.5V AA/UM3
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical 
(alkaline)
SWITCHFlat, roll-off
WEIGHT205 g (7.2 oz)
DIMENSIONS193.0 mm (7.60") long, 
50.3 mm (1.98") head diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTORIntegral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHEDAT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8114 windscreen; battery; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLES7