In Stock. A marriage of technical precision and artistic inspiration, this studio mic features an advanced large diaphragm element tensioned specifically to provide smooh, natural sonic characteristics. It's low-noise circuitry is symmetrical and transformerless, resulting in an exceptional transient response and natural output. Chosen as the 2003 "Wired Mic of the Year" by Music & Sound Retailer. AT4040 also won the "Best New Cabled Mic" at the Winter NAMM Music & Sound Awards.