Audio-Technica AT2050

Features

Overview: The Audio-Technica AT2050 microphone is a large-diaphragm condenser mic designed for home/project/professional studio applications, as well as live performances. With rugged construction and high-performance specifications, this mic delivers exceptional detail and low noise. It features 3 selectable polar patterns, switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter, switchable 10dB pad, a wide dynamic range, and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels with ease.

Dual-Diaphragm: The Audio-Technica AT2050 features a dual-diaphragm capsule design that maintains precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the mic. Both diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged to achieve optimum characteristics and maintain them for years of use.

Polar Pattern: The AT2050 features 3 polar patterns - Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-of-Eight, all selectable from a slide-switch in the mic body.

• Cardioid: Reduces sounds picked up from the sides and rear of the mic, and improves isolation of the desired sound source.
• Omnidirectional: Picks up sound evenly 360˚ around the microphone.
• Figure-of-Eight: This pickup pattern isolates sounds directly in front and in back of the mic, while reducing sound from the sides.

High-pass Filter: An integral 80 Hz high-pass 12 dB/octave filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. This helps minimize the proximity effect, cause by sources being too close to the mic, as well as reducing low-frequencies picked up from external sources such as room reverberation, heating/cooling systems, outside traffic, etc.

Attenuation Pad: Miking loud sound sources or placing a mic extremely close to an instrument can subject the diaphragm to very high sound pressure levels, which may cause audible distortion. The AT2050 features a switchable 10 dB attenuation pad to lower the signal level. With no padding selected, the maximum SPL is 149 dB; with the -10 dB switch engaged, the maximum SPL is 159 dB.

Connection: The AT2050 features a 3-pin male XLR connection, which provides a balanced, low impedance output.

Phantom Power: Because the AT2050 is a condenser microphone, it requires phantom power, which can range from 11 to 52 V DC (4.7 mA typical usage).

Mount: The included mic shock mount comes threaded for 5/8"-27 stands, and includes a thread adaptor for 3/8"-16 stands.

Specifications:

• Polar Pattern (Selectable): Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-Eight
• Element: Externally polarized (DC bias) condenser.
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity: -42dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 120 Ohms
• Maximum SPL: 149 dB SPL (0 attenuation), 159 dB SPL (10 dB attenuation)
• Attenuation Pad: Switchable between 0dB and -10dB
• High-pass Filter: Switchable between flat and 80Hz @12dB/octave
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB
• Dynamic Range: 132 dB
• Phantom Power: 11 - 52 VDC
• Dimensions: Length = 6.83", Diameter = 2.05"
• Weight: 14.5 oz.