Audio Technica AT2050 Condenser Microphone

The versatile AT2050 provides consistent, superior performance in switchable cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar pattern settings.

Key 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

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Product Code: 600003061

The versatile Audio Technica 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.

Main features of the Audio Technica AT2050 include:

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)
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