ATH-M40x

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x: headphones for home recording, podcasting, video production.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a pair of headphones for monitoring and listening in a creator setup. SONORYN separates physical connection from level capability: a plug can fit without proving that every source will drive the headphones to every listening target. The page therefore keeps connection and documented electrical information separate.

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Will it work with your gear?

Choose the equipment you will connect it to. SONORYN checks the documented connection and tells you what works, what is missing and what still needs confirmation.

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THE IDEA IN A FEW WORDS

Where the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x fits in a creator setup.

What it brings

Connectors: 3.5 mm TRS · 6.35 mm TRS.
Impedance: 35 Ω.
Sensitivity: 98 dB.
Closed Back: Yes.
Max Input Mw: 1600 mW.

A good fit if…

Fits your setup.

You need monitoring for home recording, podcasting, video production and the connector matches your source or a documented adapter path.
You are comfortable checking impedance/sensitivity against the actual output when a numerical level matters.
You want headphones to be part of the setup rather than an afterthought.

Consider another option if…

Do not overbuy.

You need a guaranteed numerical listening level but the output/headphone pairing has not been evaluated.
The connector path is not documented for your source.
You need multiple independent monitor mixes and are only counting headphone sockets.

What you need

Complete the chain.

A compatible headphone output or documented adapter path.
A monitoring mix from the interface, mixer or headphone amplifier.
Electrical capability to be checked when a specific listening level is required.

First steps

Identify the exact model and the devices it will connect to.
Connect and configure one signal path at a time, following the manufacturer documentation.
Make a short recording or listening test and review the result before adding more equipment.

Documented specifications

What is documented.

Connectors: 3.5 mm TRS · 6.35 mm TRS
Impedance: 35 Ω
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Closed Back: Yes
Max Input Mw: 1600 mW

Documentation

Your project, the gear you own and what is still missing.

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