Description

This AT4040 is a demo unit — gently used, fully functional, and priced to reflect its history rather than its performance. Audio-Technica built this large-diaphragm cardioid condenser for serious tracking work: vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, strings, and anything else that needs a clean, detailed capture without a hefty price tag.

Cardioid pattern: Rejects off-axis sound so bleed, room noise, and nearby instruments stay out of your take.
Gold-plated element + nickel-plated brass baffle: Keeps the noise floor down and the tone accurate across sessions.
Transformerless circuit design: One more layer working against self-noise, for a presence that stays true to source.
Built-in 80 Hz high-pass filter: Flip the switch to tame plosives on close vocals or cut rumble from traffic, HVAC, and stand-borne vibration — no separate filter needed.
AT8449 shock mount included: Spring-loaded suspension isolates the capsule from handling noise and stand knocks, protecting your recording from the ground up.

Whether you’re outfitting a first vocal booth or adding a dependable second mic to your locker, the AT4040 earns its reputation as a go-to condenser for home and project studios that need studio-grade results without studio-grade overhead.