OVERVIEW
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.
FEATURES
- 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,
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) |
| DIMENSIONS |
170.0 mm (6.69") long,
52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter |
| 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 |
