| ELEMENT | Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-18,000 Hz |
| LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF | 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave |
| OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | -35 dB (17.7 mV) dB re 1V at 1 Pa |
| IMPEDANCE | 250 ohms |
| MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| NOISE | 9 dB SPL |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 140 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 85 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 48V DC, 3.0 mA typical |
| SWITCHES | Flat, roll-off;
10 dB pad (nominal) |
| WEIGHT | 14.5 oz (410 g) |
| DIMENSIONS | 6.69" (170.0 mm) long,
2.10" (53.4 mm) maximum body diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8449a/SV shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; microphone dust cover; protective carrying case |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | R1 |