Audio Technica BP4025

The Audio-Technica BP4025 is a stereo condenser microphone with two large-diaphragm cardioid capsules fixed in an X/Y pattern, made for field recording, broadcast and sound effects. Because the capsules sit together, the stereo image is stable and fully mono-compatible, with no phase problems when the mix is folded down.

It captures natural, detailed ambiences: city streets, forests, crowds, rooms, concerts and rehearsals. The large diaphragms keep the noise floor low for quiet locations, while the high maximum level and 10 dB pad let it handle loud sources such as engines, fireworks or a drum kit. A switchable 80 Hz low-cut filter tames wind rumble and handling noise outdoors.

One 5-pin XLR output carries both channels, and the supplied cable splits it into two standard XLRs for any stereo recorder or mixer. It needs phantom power from 11 to 52 V. In the kit, the Rycote InVision shock mount, windshield and Windjammer make it ready for outdoor work. A great stereo mic to rent in Montréal for your next sound library or documentary.

Technical information

• Type: X/Y stereo condenser, two large-diaphragm capsules
• Polar pattern: Cardioid x 2
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 17 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 145 dB (155 dB with 10 dB pad)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB
• Switches: 80 Hz low-cut, 10 dB pad
• Power: 11-52 V phantom
• Output: XLR-5M, split to two XLR-3M
• Weight: 269 g

Includes:

• Audio-Technica BP4025
• Rycote InVision INV 7HG MKIII (Product Code: 041118)
• Rycote 25mm BBG Windshield (Product Code: 021801)
• Rycote BBG Windjammer (Product Code: 021801)
• XLR5F - two XLRM + XLR5 10' extention cable

Replacement value: $1209 + taxes or market value