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												The AT8031 is ideal for close-up 
												interviews, vocals, overheads, 
												piano, and strings. Its cardioid 
												polar pattern reduces pickup of 
												sounds from the sides and rear, 
												improving isolation of desired 
												sound source. The mic’s 
												proximity effect provides added 
												warmth when used close up. 
												Features include a large 
												protective screen that reduces 
												“popping” and sibilant 
												distortion. It operates on 
												battery or phantom power. |  
									
										
											
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														| Element | Fixed-charge back plate 
														permanently polarized 
														condenser |  
														| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |  
														| Frequency Response | 30 - 20,000 Hz |  
														| Low Frequency Roll-Off | 80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave |  
														| Open Circuit Sensitivity | Phantom: –44 dB (6.3 mV) 
														re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: –45 dB (5.6 mV) 
														re 1V at 1 Pa
 
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														| Impedance | Phantom: 250 ohms Battery: 300 ohms
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														| Maximum Input Sound 
														Level | Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 
														kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 
														kHz at 1% T.H.D.
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														| Dynamic Range | Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz 
														at Max SPL Battery: 
														99 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
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														| Signal to Noise Ratio | 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |  
														| Phantom Power 
														Requirements | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |  
														| Battery Type | 1.5V AA/UM3 |  
														| Battery Life | 0.4 mA / 1200 hours 
														typical (alkaline) |  
														| Switch | Flat, Roll-off |  
														| Weight | 205 g |  
														| Dimensions | 193.0 mm (7.60") long, 
														50.3 mm (1.98") head 
														diameter |  
														| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |  
														| Accessories | AT8405a stand clamp for 
														5/8"-27 threaded stands; 
														5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 
														threaded adapter; AT8114 
														windscreen; battery; 
														soft protective pouch |  |  |