Detail 01
40–20,000 Hz response
Full range top to bottom. Consonants and breath come through in a way a stage dynamic rounds off.
Product detailSKU #1273887988671
Audio-TechnicaATM710 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handheld cardioid condenser for vocals, with a pad and a low-cut switch. For singers who want more detail than a dynamic mic gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live vocals on a stage that already runs clean monitors
- Voiceover and spoken word where clarity matters more than warmth
- Hand-held stage use where a studio condenser is impractical
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud, wedge-heavy stages where a condenser will feed back sooner
- Anyone without phantom power at the board or interface
- Players wanting a rugged throw-in-the-bag mic for rough gigs
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
10 dB pad switch
Drops the signal before the preamp so a loud singer or a screamer doesn't overload the input.
Detail 03
80 Hz roll-off, 12 dB/octave
Cuts handling thumps and stage rumble. Also thins proximity boost when you sing right on the grille.
Detail 04
148 dB max SPL
Very high headroom for a condenser. It will not choke on close-up loud vocals.
Detail 05
73 dB signal-to-noise, 127 dB dynamic range
Quiet enough that soft passages sit above the mic's own hiss on a clean preamp.
Detail 06
274 g, 7-inch body
Noticeably heavier than a small pencil mic but balanced for a long set in the hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 11–52V phantom power; battery-free operation is not an option
- 02Includes the AT8470 stand clamp, a 3/8-inch thread adapter and a soft pouch
- 03No shock mount or pop filter included — worth adding for studio work
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes in the box?
An AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8-27 threads, a 5/8-27 to 3/8-16 adapter for European stands, and a soft protective pouch.
02Does it need phantom power?
Yes, 11 to 52 volts DC at about 3.5 mA. It will not pass signal from a passive mixer input with phantom off.
03Will it fit a European mic stand?
Yes. The included clamp is 5/8-27, and the supplied adapter steps it down to 3/8-16.
04What does the switch do?
Two settings: flat or an 80 Hz low-frequency roll-off at 12 dB per octave, plus a separate 10 dB pad for loud sources.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Impedance
- 200 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 40-20,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- ”40 dB 179.0 mm (7.05 inch) long,
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 274
- Dimensions
- 179.0 mm (7.05 inch) long, 50.0 mm (1.97 inch) diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- T6
5 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 73 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Polar Patterns
- Cardioid
- 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
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 127 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Elements
- Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
