The At4040 Side-Address Condenser Microphone Features An Advanced Large Diaphragm Tensioned Specifically To Provide Smooth, Natural Sonic Characteristics. A Marriage Of Technical Precision And Artistic Inspiration, The At4040 Offers Exceptionally Low Noise, Wide Dynamic Range And High-Spl Capability For Greatest Versatility. This Ultra-Consistent Microphone May Be Used With Confidence In A Wide Variety Of Studio And Live Miking Applications, Even Under The Stringent Demands Of Digital Recording Systems. The At4040'S Low-Noise Circuitry Is Symmetrical And Transformer Less, Resulting In Exceptional Transient Response And Clean Output Signals For Transparent Reproduction Of Even The Most Troublesome Of Instruments And Sound Effects.