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.

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

SPECIFICATIONS
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

SPECIFICATION GRAPHS
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	POLAR PATTERN CARDIOID
	POLAR PATTERN OMNIDIRECTIONAL
	POLAR PATTERN FIGURE-OF-EIGHT
	FREQUENCY RESPONSE CARDIOID
	FREQUENCY RESPONSE OMNIDIRECTIONAL
	FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE-OF-EIGHT