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.
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 |