Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT2010
Handheld condenser (fixed-charge back plate), cardioid, vocal mic for stage and studio
Power Phantom 48 V DC.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −48 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 12%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 37%
- Self-noise
- 23 dB(A) computed
- Max SPL
- 136 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 45%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 42%
- Rated range
- 40 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2007
vs 14 handheld condensers
More output than 38% of 14 handheld condensers.
Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 14 handheld condensers
Takes louder sound than 8% of 14 handheld condensers.
Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Printed under the graph: "12\" or more on axis" (30 cm or more); "frequency response: 40–20,000 Hz". Room and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
"polar pattern", full circle, 0° up; "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 16 mm low-mass diaphragm"Same 16 mm low-mass diaphragm found in the critically acclaimed AT2020". | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −48 dBV/Pa (3.9 mV/Pa)open circuit. "–48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa". | p. 2 |
| Self-noise | 23 dB(A)Not stated; 94 dB minus the 71 dB signal-to-noise ratio (typical, A-weighted). | |
| Max SPL | 136 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 71 dB1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One) | |
| Dynamic range | 113 dB1 kHz at max SPL, typical | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohm | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 20 kHzTolerance not stated. | |
| Powering | phantom 48 V DC"48V DC, 2 mA typical". | |
| Current draw | 2 mAtypical | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male (integral)"Integral 3-pin XLRM-type". | |
| Weight | 233 g"233 g (8.2 oz)". | |
| Dimensions | 50.8 × 179.1 mmHead diameter × length: "179.1 mm (7.05") long, 50.8 mm (2.00") head diameter"; the 2006 sheet says "maximum body diameter". | |
| Supplied accessories | AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch | |
| Output | Low impedance balanced, pin 2 hot | p. 1 |
| Grille | Multi-stage grille against plosives and sibilance | |
| Case style | T7 | p. 2 |
| PlacementAudio-Technica | Put stage monitors 180° off axis, behind the mic | p. 1 |
| Operating temperature | Avoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidity | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2007 | |
Documents
- AT2010 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphonedata sheet, P52573
- AT2010 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphonespec sheet, P51874
- Audio-Technica AT2010 | RecordingHacks.com
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