Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

From the recording studio to live sound applications, the AT2050 is ideal for use with drum overheads, guitar amps, piano, strings, vocals, and more. The versatile AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone from Audio-Technica features two large, gold-vaporized diaphragms that have been perfectly aged to deliver optimized, consistent, and long-term sound quality that is smooth, natural, and minimizes unwanted noise. Customize your audio capturing needs with its switchable pattern settings, choosing between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-eight. Its innovative surface-mount electronics are engineered to comply with Audio-Technica’s high standards of consistency and reliability.

This microphone is equipped with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, and sports a dynamic range of 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL. Included with the AT2050 mic is a shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands to further enhance sound isolation, a 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch for safe transportation and storage.

Audio-Technica AT2050 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 consistency and reliability standards

• AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone1
• AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands1
• 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter1
• R5 Soft Protective Pouch1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance120 ohms
• Sensitivity-42 dBV/Pa (7.9 mV)
• Low-Frequency Roll-Off 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• 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 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)
• Connector3-Pin XLRM
• Dimensions 170 mm (6.69") long, 52 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
• Weight 14.5 oz (412 g)