Audio-Technica AT2050 MULTI-PATTERN CONDENSER MICROPHONE

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.

• 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
  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)
  Low Frequency Roll Off	80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
  Dynamic Range	136 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
  Weight	412g
  Dimensions	170.0 mm (6.69") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
  Output Connector	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  Accessories Included	AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch