Audio-Technica BP4071
Best compact shotgun microphone for professional film and broadcast audio production.
A professional-grade shotgun microphone that excels at isolating dialogue in noisy, challenging environments. Its slim, lightweight design and exceptional off-axis rejection make it a reliable workhorse for field recording and broadcast production where precision is non-negotiable.
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Who it's for
- Outdoor filmmakers capturing dialogue from significant distances
- Broadcast professionals needing pristine, hiss-free audio quality
- Location sound recordists working in harsh, demanding environments
Who should skip it
- Indoor videographers working in tight, confined spaces
- Sound engineers requiring natural, consistent off-axis audio response
- Content creators using consumer gear without phantom power
Performance breakdown
Directional precision
Interference tube design captures distant audio with remarkable, laser-like focus.
Transient response
Transformerless circuitry ensures crisp, immediate capture of fast-moving sound sources.
Build durability
Structural-grade aluminum alloy housing withstands the rigors of professional field production.
Signal clarity
Direct-coupled output delivers a clean, transparent signal with minimal self-noise.
Portability
Compact, lightweight frame makes it effortless to mount on boom poles.
SPL handling
High threshold manages loud environments without distortion, even without the pad.
Key Specs
Type
Externally polarized (DC bias) capacitor
Polar Pattern
Line + gradient
Frequency Response
20-20,000 Hz
Maximum SPL
141 dB SPL (151 dB with 10 dB pad)
Sensitivity
-29 dB (35.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Power Requirement
48V DC phantom power (4.8 mA typical)
Dimensions
395.0 mm (15.55") long
Weight
136 g (4.8 oz)
Material
Structural-grade aluminum alloy
Connectivity
XLR
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