The Audio-Technica AT2050 multipattern condenser microphone offers a smooth and detailed sound along with versatile use cases for home-based musicians, vocalists, and project studio engineers. The dual large-diaphragm condenser capsule enables the mic to provide omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 polar patterns, which gives the AT2050 the flexibility to serve a wide variety of voice and instrument miking applications. Plus, the supplied shockmount helps keep extraneous handling and foot noise down.

Engage the -10 dB pad to increase headroom and capture incredibly loud sources up to 159 dB SPL without distortion. When low-frequency rumble/hum or overwhelming bass invade your signal, turn on the 80 Hz high-pass filter switch to attenuate the lows without resorting to EQ. Since the AT2050 is a solid-state true condenser with an XLR output, it should be mated to an XLR-equipped mic preamp capable of sending 48V phantom power, or anything between 11 to 52 VDC.

Product Specifications:

Microphone:

Primary Applications: Live Sound, Studio Recording

Form Factor: Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount

Intended Sound Sources: Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Instrument

Sound Field: Mono

Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient

Capsule: Condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional

Pattern Selection: Switched (Adjustable on Mic)

Orientation: Side Address

Circuitry: Solid-State

Pad: -10 dB

High-Pass Filter: 80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave

Tone Adjustment: None

Gain Adjustment: None

Indicators: None

On-Board Controls: High-Pass Filter, Pad, Polar Pattern

Windscreen: None

Performance:

Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum SPL:

149 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD)

159 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD, with Pad)

Impedance: 120 Ohms

Sensitivity: -42 dBV/Pa (Open Circuit Voltage)

Dynamic Range: 132 dB (1 kHz, at Max SPL)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB A-Weighted (1 kHz, at 1 Pa/94 dB SPL)

Equivalent Noise Level: 17 dB A-Weighted

Connectivity:

Output Connectors (Analog): 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)

Headphone Connector: None

Power:

Bus Power: None

Operating Voltage: 11 to 52 V (Phantom Power)

Operating Current Consumption: 4.7 mA

Color: Black

Mounting: Shockmount (Included)

Included Case: Pouch

Included Filters: None

Dimensions:

: 2.05 x L: 6.69

: 5.21 x L: 16.99 cm

Product Weight: 14.5 oz / 411 g

Shipping Weight: 1.885 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions: 9.75 9.7 2.85 in