The Audio-Technica BP4073 Compact Shotgun Microphone is a nine-inch line plus gradient microphone.
The Audio-Technica BP4073 Compact Shotgun Microphone is a professional line plus gradient microphone designed for broadcasting, film and television production, and theater sound reinforcement. This compact unit provides focused, long-distance audio pickup while maintaining a lightweight profile for versatile mounting options.
The BP4073 utilizes an innovative interference tube design that provides a narrow acceptance angle, delivering the same directivity as microphones up to 50% longer. This design allows for effective sound capture from significant distances. The direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal path and maintains audio integrity even during high-output conditions. Additionally, the microphone features low self-noise to ensure high-quality recordings.
This microphone includes switchable onboard controls to adapt to different recording environments. An 80 Hz high-pass filter allows users to attenuate low-frequency noise. A switchable 10 dB pad provides extra headroom when capturing high-pressure sound sources, preventing signal distortion.
Built for the demands of field production, the BP4073 features a rugged housing made of lightweight, structural-grade aluminum alloy. With an overall length of 9.17 inches and a weight of just 3.5 ounces, the microphone adds virtually no heft to the end of a fish pole or the top of a camera.
The BP4073 is fully RoHS-compliant. It is manufactured without any of the hazardous substances specified in the EU directive regarding the reduction of hazardous substances.
