Detail 01
145 dB SPL max input
Puts it right on a snare or inside a kit without the capsule distorting. Very few condensers take that much.
Product detailSKU #1273887988758
Audio-TechnicaAT4041SP Studio Microphone Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid small-diaphragm condenser with 145 dB SPL handling and 20 Hz–20 kHz response. For drum overheads, acoustic instruments, and loud sources.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum overheads and hi-hat where levels get brutal
- Acoustic guitar, piano, and strings needing fast transient detail
- Guitar cab miking where dynamic mics smear the top end
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Podcast or broadcast voice — a large-diaphragm mic flatters speech more
- Anyone without 48V phantom power
- Loud stage use without a shockmount; handling noise gets through
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Small diaphragm, 6.28 inches long
The pencil body fits into crowded drum kits and under piano lids where a bottle mic will not.
Detail 03
20–20,000 Hz response
Full-range down to the bottom. Overheads capture kick weight, not just cymbals.
Detail 04
80 Hz roll-off switch
Kills stage rumble and proximity buildup on close acoustic sources without reaching for console EQ.
Detail 05
-36 dB sensitivity, 100 ohm output
Hot enough that budget preamps do not have to strain, and long cable runs stay clean.
Detail 06
48V phantom, 3.2 mA
Standard draw. Any modern interface or console can power a pair without dropping voltage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 48V phantom power — no battery option
- 02Ships with stand clamp, windscreen, and carry case; no shockmount
- 03Clamps thread 5/8-27; you supply stands and XLR cables
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it handle drum overheads?
Yes. 145 dB SPL handling and full 20 Hz–20 kHz response are exactly what overhead duty asks for, including close hi-hat placement.
02Does it need phantom power?
Yes, 48V DC at about 3.2 mA. There is no battery option, so your interface or mixer must supply it.
03What does the roll-off switch do?
It cuts below 80 Hz at 12 dB per octave. Use it for stage rumble, HVAC, and close-mic bass buildup on acoustic sources.
04Will it work on acoustic guitar?
Yes. Small-diaphragm condensers track fast string transients well. Start about 12 inches out, aimed near the 12th fret.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- cardioid
- Impedance
- 100 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80Hz, 12dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 20-20,000Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switch
- flat, roll-off
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- -36dB (15.8 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 48V DC, 3.2 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 145dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 4.2
- Dimensions
- 6.28 inch (159.5mm) long,
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- S1
4 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 70 DB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8405A stand clamp for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands; at8159 Windscreen; protective carrying case
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 121dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
