Audio-Technica BP4073 Lightweight Shotgun Microphone

  • Price: $675.00
  • B&H # AUBP4073
  • Mfr# BP4073

Product Highlights

  • Broadcast, Film and Theater Sound
  • Line + Gradient Pickup
  • Weighs Just 3.5oz
  • RoHS Compliant
  • 80Hz Hi-Pass Filter
  • 10dB Pad Switch

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The Audio-Technica BP4073 Lightweight Shotgun Microphone is well suited for capturing speech and audio in feature film recording, broadcast and theater sound reinforcement applications. The microphone measures just 9.17" in length, and weighs 3.5 oz making it ideal for long-term use on the ends of boompoles and handheld mounts.

Its wide frequency response, Line + Gradient pick up pattern and low noise result in transparent audio reproduction. An 80Hz hi-pass filter switch minimizes low-frequency noise and ambiance, while the 10dB pad switch provides added headroom when capturing transient (peak) audio signals. The BP4073 is RoHS compliant, providing RF (radio-frequency) interference free operation.

Designed for use in broadcasting, film/TV production and theater sound reinforcement applications
Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions
Innovative acoustic design provides same directivity as mics up to 50% longer
Switchable 80Hz hi-pass filter & 10dB pad
Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy
RoHS-compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
Transducer Externally Polarized (DC bias) Capacitor
Polar Pattern Line + Gradient
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz
Dynamic Range (Typical) 128dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 81dB, 1kHz at 1Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level 141dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
151dB SPL, with 10dB pad (nominal)
Power Requirements 48VDC, 4.8 mA typical
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Output Connectors 3-pin XLR
Pad -10dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off 80Hz, 12dB/octave
Dimensions (LxDiameter) 9.17 x 0.83" (233.0 x 21.0mm)
Weight 3.5 oz (99g)

Cables

Pearstone -  3-Pin XLR-M to Angled 3-Pin XLR-F Straight Audio Cable (1.5')
  • Price: $19.99
 

Shock Mounts

Pearstone -  DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles
  • Price: $49.95
 
Audio-Technica -  AT8415 Universal Shock Mount
  • Price: $49.95
 

Windscreens

Rycote -  Standard Hole Softie Windscreen with 19 - 22mm (0.74 - 0.87") Hole Size
  • Price: $110.00
 

Cases & Protection

Alfa Case -  10" MicTube Shotgun Microphone Case, Small
  • Price: $59.95
 
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What's in the Box

Audio-Technica BP4073 Lightweight Shotgun Microphone
  • AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 Threaded Stands
  • 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 Threaded Adapter
  • AT8144 Windscreen
  • 2 x O-Rings
  • Protective Carrying Case
  • 1 Year Warranty
 
 
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