AUDIO TECHNICA AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The AT2050 is a versatile microphone that delivers superior, highly stable performance in three switchable polar pattern configurations: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-eight. Its large, gold-sputtered, and aged dual diaphragms allow it to maintain optimal performance over years of use. Equipped with a switchable 80 dB high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, this microphone is ideal for studio or live use with vocals, piano, strings, as an overhead mic for drums, guitar amps, and more.

• Type: Externally polarized capacitor (DC bias).


• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-eight.


• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz.


• Bass Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave.


• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa.


• Maximum Input Sound Level: 149 dB SPL, at 1 kHz at 1% THD; 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: Pattern select; flat, bass roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal).


• This product has a 1-year warranty against factory defects.