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.

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)
WEIGHT: 412 g (14.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 170.0 mm (6.69") long,
52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
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