Product Description
Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone
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
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| ELEMENT | Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| POLAR PATTERNS | Cardioid, |
| 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.; |
| NOISE | 17 dB SPL |
| DYNAMICRANGE (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; |
| WEIGHT | 412 g (14.5 oz) |
| DIMENSIONS | 170.0 mm (6.69") long, |
| 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 |