Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The versatile AT2050 condenser mic 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.

The AT2050 is a large-diaphragm side-address externally polarized (DC bias) condenser microphone with three switchable polar patterns:  omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-of-eight.  The cardioid polar pattern is more sensitive to sound originating directly in front of the element, making it useful in controlling feedback, reducing pickup of unwanted sounds and providing isolation between performers.  The omnidirectional polar pattern is sensitive to sound coming from all directions.  Select the omni pattern to pick up several voices or instruments on the same microphone, to diminish proximity effect, and to preserve the location’s ambient sound.  The figure-of-eight polar pattern is more sensitive to sound originating in the front and back of the microphone, rejecting sounds from the sides.  It is often used in conjunction with advanced stereo miking techniques.  It is designed for home/project/professional studio applications and live performance.

Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone features:

• 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

Specifications:

• ELEMENT:  Externally-polarized (DC bias)condenser
• POLARPATTERNS:  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