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Audio-Technica ATM450 Side Address Condenser Instrument Microphone

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  • Unique side-address stick design maximizes placement options with minimal obstructions^Uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments ^Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad ^Frequency response: 40Hz - 20kHz ^Includes isolation clamp


One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions. The microphone is equipped with an integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The ATM450 also features a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers the microphone's sensitivity, providing higher SPL capability for flexible use with a wide range of performers and system configurations. The microphone's extended flat frequency response makes it ideal for high SPLs as well as for live and amplified acoustic instruments. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.


Gary Hagen
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2008
I was looking for a microphone that would work well to pick up the barrel of a clarinet. Studied lots of microphones and pickup patterns, microphone types on line. I decided on this microphone because it has a cardoid pickup pattern, and what seems to be an adequate amount of sensitivity to pick up the barrel of the clarinet from about 4 to 5 inches away from the instrument. I probably could use a little more sensitivity, but am concerned about feedback problems, being in an extrememly lively sound stage situation. I tried it at home with an amplifier and small speaker, but have not given it the acid test, which is on stage. Wish me luck!---------Gary
Cal Herrmann
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2007
I delayed posting these comments until I had a chance to use it at several concerts, and hear while editing CD's.I was attracted to the ATM450 by it's narrow body and side entry, compared with other condenser - cardioids. My wife is a fiddler, plays lead fiddle in a band for Irish ceili dancers, and sometimes sings. Several other musician styles were in the concert series I recorded.The ATM450 compared, in response, favorably to my others (CAD M37). However it's sensitivity is such that a singer must be at least a foot back from it, or p's are disturbing, and distortion may occur. Over a violin, it lays neatly 4 to 8 inches above the strings, and picks up a full sound.The soft mounting clip helps a bit, but not really well designed for shock absorption.I expect to buy at least one more.