This versatile, modular microphone can be safely used in a wide variety of professional microphonic applications. Thanks to its direct-coupled, symmetrical outputs, the microphone always delivers crystal-clear sound and, in contrast to conventional microphones with transformer-coupled outputs, produces practically no distortion. The very fast response to transients contributes to open, transparent sound reproduction - even with difficult-to-record instruments. The AT4053b consists of two modular components: an AT4900b-48 microphone housing (shaft) and an associated condenser microphone capsule (AT4049b-EL omni, AT4051b-EL cardioid and AT4053b-EL hypercardioid). All microphone capsules are interchangeable and available individually. Specially developed to meet the special requirements in the field of professional recording technology, broadcast and sound reinforcement. Hypercardioid polar pattern suppresses side noise DC-coupled stages and the balanced output provide a distortion-free signal even at high output levels. The transformerless circuit concept eliminates distortions in the low-frequency. Area avoided and an excellent reproduction of the transients achieved. Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation Robust, turned brass housing for high operational reliability The state-of-the-art design and production ensure that the high requirements of the Audio Technicas standard in terms of tolerances and reliability are also safely met.