Audio Technica AT2050 Studio Condenser Microphone

AUDIOTECHNICA AT2050 Details ^top

The versatile AT2050 provides consistent, superior performance in switchable cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar pattern settings. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged to achieve optimum characteristics over years of use. Equipped with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, the microphone is ideal for studio and live sound use on vocals, piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and more.

• Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-of-eight


• Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad


• Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise


• State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards


• Includes shock mount & protective pouch

AUDIOTECHNICA AT2050 Specs ^top

ELEMENT Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
POLAR PATTERNS Cardioid,
Omnidirectional,
Figure-of-Eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE 120 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE 17 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 4.7 mA typical
SWITCHES Polar selection;
Flat, roll-off;
10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT 412 g (14.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS 170.0 mm (6.69") long,
52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTORS Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE R5