From Audio-Technica
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
| 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 |
| Click on the chart to view the larger image |
| POLAR PATTERN CARDIOID |
| POLAR PATTERN OMNIDIRECTIONAL |
| POLAR PATTERN FIGURE-OF-EIGHT |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE CARDIOID |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE OMNIDIRECTIONAL |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE-OF-EIGHT |
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