X/Y Stereo Microphone

U.S. Two-Year Limited End-User Warranty

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Overview

The AT2022 is a condenser microphone designed for stereo recording. Two unidirectional condenser capsules in an X/Y configuration pivot to allow for narrow (90°) or wide (120°) stereo operation. The capsules also fold flat for storage and transportation. Designed for general stereo recording and field sound capture, the AT2022 provides the spatial impact and realism of a live sound field. The microphone comes equipped with a stand clamp, AA battery, fuzzy windscreen and .5 m cable that terminates in a 3.5 mm stereo plug.
Features
- X/Y stereo microphone with unique pivoting electret condenser capsules for ultimate flexibility
- Provides the spatial impact and realism of a live sound field
- Battery operation allows use with most recording devices
- Switchable low-frequency roll-off minimizes pickup of unwanted low-frequency noise
- User-selectable 90° or 120° stereo operation for narrow or wide pickup patterns
- Ideal for general stereo recording and field sound capture
- Excellent channel separation
- Included fuzzy windscreen offers excellent wind protection

Specifications

ELEMENTS	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN	X/Y Stereo
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20–20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF	150 Hz, 6 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	-41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
CHANNEL BALANCE	<2.5 dB
IMPEDANCE	200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	122 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	103 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
BATTERY TYPE	1.5V AA/UM3 WARNING: The AT2022 is designed for battery operation only. Do not attempt to use when phantom power is present. Possible damage to the microphone may result.
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE	1.2 mA / 500 hours typical (alkaline)
SWITCH	Off, on/flat, on/roll-off
WEIGHT	270 g (9.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS	192.0 mm (7.56") long, 65.0 mm (2.56") maximum head diameter, 21.0 mm (0.83") body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
CABLE	0.5 m (1.6') long, 3 conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed stereo cable with 3-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone end and 3.5 mm (1/8") TRS connector at output end
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; fuzzy windscreen; battery; soft protective pouch