Audio Technica BP4071L Shotgun Microphone

$1,479.00

  • Ultra-long shotgun microphone for broadcast and film production.
  • Extremely narrow pickup pattern captures distant sound with precision.
  • Strong rejection of background noise from the sides and rear.
  • Switchable low-cut filter and 10 dB pad for challenging recording conditions.
  • Phantom-powered condenser design for professional audio systems.

Description

Audio-Technica BP4071L Long Shotgun Microphone is an ultra-directional condenser microphone designed for broadcast, film, television production, and long-distance sound pickup. At over 21 inches in length, this long shotgun microphone provides an extremely narrow polar pattern with excellent rejection of sound from the sides and rear, delivering focused audio capture even in challenging environments.

Originally developed at the request of broadcast professionals, the BP4071L produces crisp, intelligible speech and precise audio reproduction for applications such as boom operation, outdoor recording, and capturing distant sound sources. Its extended interference tube design enhances directionality without sacrificing clarity.

Engineered for professional production use, the microphone includes a switchable low-frequency roll-off filter to reduce unwanted rumble and handling noise, along with a 10 dB pad for managing high sound pressure levels. Phantom-powered operation ensures compatibility with professional mixers, recorders, and broadcast equipment.

With its rugged construction and included mounting accessories, the Audio-Technica BP4071L is ideal for film crews, broadcasters, and sound recordists who require highly focused pickup and superior off-axis noise rejection.


Key Features

• Ultra-long shotgun microphone for broadcast, film, and TV production

• Extremely narrow pickup pattern for distant sound capture

• Strong rejection of side and rear noise

• Produces clear, intelligible speech and audio reproduction

• Switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces unwanted noise

• Switchable 10 dB pad handles high sound pressure levels

• Phantom-powered operation for professional equipment

• Designed for boom operation and long-range recording

• Includes mounting accessories and protective case


Specification

Element: Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser

Polar Pattern: Line + gradient

Frequency Response: 20 – 18,000 Hz

Low-Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

Sensitivity: -29 dB (35.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Maximum Input Sound Level: 141 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.); 151 dB SPL with 10 dB pad (nominal)

Dynamic Range: 128 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 81 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa)

Power Requirements: Phantom power: 48V DC, 4.8 mA typical

Switches: Flat; Roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)

Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Dimensions: 539.0 mm (21.22 in) long; 21.0 mm maximum body diameter

Weight: 175 g