Audio-Technica AT2020 Studio Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technicas stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: the new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

Includes:Stand mount for 5/8″-27 threaded stands, 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter, soft protective pouch

Features

• The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
• Ideal for project/home-studio applications
• High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
• Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone

Specs

• ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY 37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• NOISE 20 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 2 mA typical
• WEIGHT 12.1 oz (345 g)
• DIMENSIONS 6.38″ (162.0 mm) long,
• 2.05″ (52.0 mm) maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED Stand mount for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE R7