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.

Specs

• Element: Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
• Polar Pattern: 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
• Switch: Polar selection; Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 412g
• Dimensions: 170.0 mm (6.69″) long, 52.0 mm (2.05″) maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: 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