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Condenser
Requires 48V phantom power. Captures transients and high-frequency detail a dynamic mic rounds off.
Product detailSKU #1273887988924
Audio-TechnicaAT4047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An $819 cardioid condenser aimed at serious studio work. Buy it when the room and preamp are already good enough to hear the difference.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocal tracking in a treated room
- Acoustic guitar and upright bass in a studio session
- Room and overhead duty where detail matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-mic buyers without acoustic treatment
- Live stage use where the mic gets handled
- Anyone whose interface preamp is the weak link
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.
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Cardioid pattern
Front-facing only. No figure-8 or omni option, so it's a tracking mic rather than a stereo or roundtable mic.
Detail 03
$819 price
Premium tier. You're paying for lower noise floor and finish quality, which only pays off in a quiet, treated space.
Detail 04
Fixed single pattern
One less variable in the signal chain, but no switching to omni for a wider room sound.
Detail 05
Tan body
Distinct from Audio-Technica's black studio line — worth noting if the mic appears on camera.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs 48V phantom power and a stand; neither comes from the mic itself
- 02Room treatment affects this mic more than a cheaper one does
- 03Confirm your shock mount and stand thread fit before the session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is it worth five times the AT2035?
Only if your room, preamp and performance are already clean. In an untreated space the gap narrows sharply, because both mics hear the same bad reflections.
02Can I use it for podcasting?
You can, but a cardioid condenser at this price is built for music tracking. Broadcast setups usually favor a dynamic mic for room rejection.
03Does it need phantom power?
Yes. 48V from an interface, mixer or standalone preamp. It will not pass signal without it.
04Can I record two people with one?
Not well. It's cardioid only, so it favors one source in front. Two voices means two mics or a lot of compromise.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Tan
1 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom power requirements
- 48V (±4V)
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51273887988924
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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