Audio-Technica ATM 450

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Audio-Technica ATM 450

Audio-Technica

ATM 450

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 108661
Model: ATM 450
Price: $284.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The ATM 450 is a workhorse mic, especially for acoustic guitar and drum overheads. It's incredibly clean and detailed, capturing nuances you might miss with other mics. If you need a reliable, accurate, and affordable small-diaphragm condenser for tracking, this is a solid choice.

Product Description

  • Audio-Technica ATM 450
  • Condenser Microphone with Small Diaphragm
  • Especially well suited for use with acoustic guitars and overheads
  • Directional characteristic: Cardioid
  • Frequency response: 40 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 200 ohm
  • Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 152 dB
  • Hi-pass filter: 80 Hz
  • 10 db Pad switch
  • Side-address design for improved positioning options
  • Weight: 98 g
  • Includes a leather bag
  • windshield
  • and a stand clamp

*15-Year manufacturer warranty if you register your product at audio-technica.com within 30 days after purchasing.*

PROS
  • • Excellent transient response for detailed acoustic recordings
  • • Cardioid pattern effectively rejects stage bleed and room noise
  • • Lightweight design minimizes stand instability and fatigue
  • • Included accessories offer immediate usability and protection
CONS
  • • Somewhat clinical sound, lacking inherent warmth for some tastes
  • • Lower sensitivity compared to some competitors, requiring preamp gain
  • • Limited versatility; not ideal for vocals or instruments needing a brighter tone

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Key Features

Mic Type Small Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 152 dB
Sensitivity -32 dB (1.12 mV/Pa at 1 kHz)
Connector XLR
Weight 98 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The C451 often has a slightly more flattering, warmer tone, while the ATM 450 is more neutral and revealing – a matter of preference really.
It's a fairly gentle 6 dB/octave slope, useful for taming low-end rumble but not drastically altering the tone.
While usable on vocals, its clinical nature can highlight imperfections; it's best suited for instruments where accuracy and detail are paramount.

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