Detail 01
Hypercardioid polar pattern
Improves isolation and supports off-axis rejection for more gain before feedback.

Independent shopping perspective
Audio-Technica’s BP40 is a large-diaphragm dynamic vocal microphone designed for broadcast and spoken-word work. Its hypercardioid pattern and off-axis rejection support isolation and help maximize gain before feedback. A humbucking voice coil addresses electromagnetic interference, while the multistage windscreen and switchable 100 Hz high-pass filter provide added pop protection. Optimized capsule placement maintains vocal presence at a distance, giving DJs, VJs, podcasters, and spoken-word recording setups clear, articulate voice reproduction.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Improves isolation and supports off-axis rejection for more gain before feedback.
Detail 02
Provides additional pop protection.
Detail 03
Helps prevent electromagnetic interference.
Detail 04
Provides internal pop filtering.
Detail 05
Delivers a rich, natural, condenser-like sound.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is designed for broadcast and is suited to DJs, VJs, podcasters, and spoken-word recording.
It uses a multistage internal windscreen and has a switchable 100 Hz high-pass filter for additional pop protection.
It uses a hypercardioid polar pattern.
Its humbucking voice coil helps prevent electromagnetic interference.
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