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

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)