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.

Features:

• Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-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 with A-T...€™s stringent consistency and reliability standards
• Includes shock mount & protective pouch

• 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)
• 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