Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-pattern Studio 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. Includes: AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch 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 Specs 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