Description
The Micpro team take a look at the Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser by , available in the Uk from a UK supplier & UK Warranty.
The Audio-Technica AT2050 is a high quality multi-pattern studio condenser microphone that can handle a wide range of recording applications: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars and thanks to the Pad switch and high SPL even Guitar Amps! A pair will handle drum overheads, pianos and just about anything else! Switchable polar patterns mean you can always use the right pattern for the right job even with the same microphone! Comes with case and custom shockmount.
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 with A-T’s stringent consistency and reliability standards
- Includes shock mount & protective pouch
Here’s what Audio-Technica say about the AT2050 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.
Specification
- 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
- AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: R5
