Audio-Technica BP4029 Short Stereo Shotgun Mic

The Audio-Technica BP4029 Short Stereo Shotgun Mic promises professional quality sound recording for broadcasting applications. It is equipped with two different capsules: line-cardioid facing to the front and figure-of-eight condenser elements facing sideways. This ensures you’ll be able to capture sound from the front of the microphone, as well as from the sides simultaneously or as required. It further features an internal matrix system that allows you to experiment with different sound modes for the desired output. An integrated 80 Hz high-pass filter eliminates the ambient noise during recording for delivering clean, crisp, and coherent sound. This professional microphone uses phantom power to operate with pro-audio devices. Its sleek and lightweight design is tailored for easy mounting on a variety of camera systems.

Audio-Technica BP4029 Short Stereo Shotgun Mic Key Features:

• Stereo shotgun mic for broadcasting and professional applications
• Features two capsules: middle and side for recording on separate channels
• Suitable for use in broadcasting, audio recording, sports events and more
• Independent line-cardioid capsule focuses in the single direction sound pickup
• Figure-of-eight condenser elements allow room for other sounds from the sides
• Internal matrix system for wide or narrow stereo output
• Switchable high-pass filter with low-frequency roll-off eliminates background noises
• Specialised sound modes designed to achieve the desired sound result
• Lightweight, compact, and can be used with a camera mount
• Uses phantom power to operate with professional audio devices
• Comes with a windscreen to eliminate vocal plosives, hums, etc.

Expanded Audio-Technica BP4029 Short Stereo Shotgun Mic Key Features:

Specialised Sound Modes

The Audio-Technica BP4029 features matrix-styled stereo modes for experimenting and capturing the desired sound requiring no external mixer or adapter. The user has the choice to select the wide stereo mode which caters to a large area and picks up sounds from all directions, or the narrow stereo mode which eliminates the ambient sounds while focusing on the primary sound source.

Exceptional Build Quality

The capsule is encased in a rugged housing for added durability and to withstand the demands of pro-level digital creatives. The microphone has a slim body fashioned in a pencil-shaped design that makes it easy to mount on a variety of camcorders. It is compact, lightweight, and engineered for studio and on-the-move applications.

Convenient Accessories

The Audio-Technica BP4029 is accompanied by various useful accessories: A windscreen that filters ambient and plosive noises, an AT8405a stand clamp that is compatible with 5/8"-27 threaded mic stands, and the necessary cables to connect it with professional audio devices like a preamp or an audio mixer.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Audio-Technica BP4029 Short Stereo Shotgun
• 1 x AT8405a Stand Clamp
• 1 x 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 Threaded Adapter
• 1 x Foam Windscreen
• 1 x 24" Y-cable 5-pin XLR-female to Two Standard XLR-3 Male Connectors
• 1 x Protective Storage Case
• 1 x Limited time 5-year Warranty

FAQs:

Does the Audio-Technica BP4029 reproduce a nice bass sound?

This microphone captures low-frequency sounds with professional clarity. It captures bass tones without noise and interruptions, even if you are performing live in a club or outdoors.

Is Audio-Technica BP4029 a mono or stereo microphone? How many capsules are placed on the sides of this microphone?

The Audio-Technica BP4029 is a stereo microphone with mid and side capsule arrangements. It has figure-of-eight condenser elements facing sideways.

How do the separate channels work on this microphone?

The microphone features mid and side capsules for capturing sound simultaneously or individually via an internal matrix system. It allows this microphone to choose from different settings and combinations to experiment with. The audio is recorded on two separate channels, i.e. middle and side, which is editable to some extent after the recording is completed.

Does the Audio-Technica BP4029 eliminate background noise?

The Audio-Technica BP4029 has a switchable high-pass filter with low-frequency roll-off. You can activate it and the microphone will eliminate all background and ambient tones.