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)
