Detail 01
Hypercardioid pattern
Tighter than cardioid. Rejects more from the sides, but has a rear lobe, so keep monitors off-axis behind it.
Product detailSKU #1273887989092
Audio-TechnicaATM650 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hypercardioid dynamic mic aimed at instruments on stage. For guitar cabs, drums, and brass where stage bleed is the problem.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a guitar or bass cab on a loud stage
- Snare, toms, and percussion in a tight drum kit
- Brass and wind players who move around while playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Room or ambient recording — the pattern is too tight
- Deep kick drum work, since response stops at 80 Hz
- Anyone wanting one mic for both lead vocals and instruments
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
80-17,000 Hz
Rolls off below 80 Hz, which cuts stage rumble and proximity boom but limits deep kick and bass content.
Detail 03
300 ohm output
Standard low impedance. Runs long cable lengths into any mic preamp without high-end loss.
Detail 04
-56 dB sensitivity
Fairly low output. You will run more preamp gain than with a condenser, so a quiet preamp helps.
Detail 05
AT8470 Quiet-Flex clamp
The clamp is designed to damp cable and stand noise, which matters when the mic sits on a live stage.
Detail 06
164 mm long, 39 mm diameter
Slim and long enough to fit between toms or under a cymbal without fighting for space.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Includes the stand clamp, a 5/8 to 3/8 thread adapter, and a soft pouch.
- 02No XLR cable and no stand — buy both separately.
- 03The rear lobe picks up sound behind it. Aim it away from wedges.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this for vocals?
You can. It is voiced and shaped for instruments, and the tight pattern demands consistent mic position, so a moving singer will hear the level shift.
02Will it fit European stands?
Yes. The included clamp threads 5/8 inch-27, and the supplied adapter steps it down to 3/8 inch-16 for most European stands.
03Does it need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic element and runs off the preamp alone.
04Is it good on a kick drum?
Response starts at 80 Hz, so you lose the sub thump most kick sounds are built on. Use a dedicated kick mic instead.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 80-17,000 Hz
- Impedance
- 300 ohms
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- ”56 dB (1.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 279
- Dimensions
- 164.2 mm (6.46 inch) long, 38.8 mm (1.53 inch) diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- T5
2 detailsOther
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands; 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
- Element
- Dynamic
