Audio-Technica AT2050 studio condenser microphone

Incredible flexibility, reliability and consistency

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.

• High performance and reliability
• Large dual diaphragm capsule for smooth, natural sound and low noise
• Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-of-eight
• State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with Audio-Technica's stringent consistency and reliability standards
• Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Very versatile; ideal for voice, percussion, strings, amps, and drum kits
• Robust metal construction with enhanced protection grille for excellent protection of the capsule

“Dual diaphragm capsule”

The dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the microphone. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged to achieve optimum characteristics over years of use.

“Multi-directivity”

The AT2050 provides consistent, superior performance in switchable cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar pattern settings, that give it great versatility, depending on the type of recording and the sound source to capture.

“Switchable low cut and fader”

An integral 80Hz hi-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The high pass position reduces the microphone's sensitivity to popping in close vocal use. It also reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically-coupled vibrations.

Highly versatile

• Apart from its multiple directivity, the AT2050 features a low-cut filter and an attenuator to increase the versatility of the microphone.

Switchable directivity

• You can quickly select the desired directivity (omni, cardioid or figure eight) on the microphone body.

AT8458 shock mount

• The AT2050 comes with the AT8458 shock mount to ensure stable and flexible positioning.

Carry case

• The AT2050 comes with a soft protective pouch for easy storage and transport.

Specsifications:

• Element: Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-Eight, Multi-Pattern
• Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• 120 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Dynamic: 136 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal to noise ratio: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom power: 11-52V DC, 4.7 mA typical
• Weight: 412 g
• Dimensions: 170.0 mm (6.69") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
• Connection: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Package includes:

• Audio Technica AT2050 studio condenser microphone x1
  
• AT8458 shock mount (5/8"-27 stands) x1
• 5/8"-27 - 3/8"-16 adapter x1
• Transport bag x1