The Audio-Technica BP4027 is a 380 mm stereo shotgun microphone using an MS (Mid-Side) arrangement with independent line-cardioid and figure-of-eight elements. Originally developed for Olympic broadcast coverage, it offers switch-selectable internal matrixing for wide or narrow stereo output, or discrete M/S signals for post-production manipulation.
Length
380 mm
14.96″
Stereo Technique
M/S
Mid-Side
Elements
Line-Cardioid + Fig-8
Power
Phantom
Features
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MS (Mid-Side) stereo with independent line-cardioid and figure-of-eight elements
MS (Mid-Side) stereo with independent line-cardioid and figure-of-eight elements
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Switch-selectable: wide stereo, narrow stereo or discrete M/S output
Switch-selectable: wide stereo, narrow stereo or discrete M/S output
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Internal matrixing for L/R stereo without external processing
Internal matrixing for L/R stereo without external processing
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Discrete M/S mode for full post-production control of stereo width
Discrete M/S mode for full post-production control of stereo width
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Switchable low-frequency roll-off filter
Switchable low-frequency roll-off filter
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Rugged lightweight design with sleek black finish for on-camera use
Rugged lightweight design with sleek black finish for on-camera use
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Engineered for high-end broadcast and production
Engineered for high-end broadcast and production
Specifications
| Element | Condenser (line-cardioid + figure-of-eight) |
| Stereo Configuration | MS (Mid-Side) with internal matrixing |
| Length | 380 mm (14.96″) |
| Output Modes | Wide stereo / Narrow stereo / Discrete M-S |
| Low-Frequency Roll-Off | Switchable |
| Power Requirement | Phantom power |
