Audio Technica AT2050

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:

Â-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