Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT2035
Side-address large-diaphragm cardioid condenser (fixed-charge back plate), with 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad
Power Phantom, 11-52 V DC.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −33 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 79%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 86%
- Self-noise
- 12 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 74%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 75%
- Max SPL
- 148 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 88%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 87%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2008
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 70% of 75 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 51% of 99 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 107 side-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 88% of 107 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
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). Anechoic or not, smoothing and typical-vs-individual are 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.
Full circle, 0° at the top, "scale is 5 decibels per division". Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | large diaphragm, fixed-charge back plate, side-address"Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise"; the diaphragm size is not given. | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −33 dBV/Pa (22.4 mV/Pa)open circuit, re 1 V at 1 Pa. "–33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa". | p. 2 |
| Self-noise | 12 dB(A)typical, A-weighted, Audio Precision System One. Printed "Noise: 12 dB SPL" with footnote 1 ("Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One"). | |
| Max SPL | 148 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD; also 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 82 dB1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical, A-weighted | |
| Dynamic range | 136 dBtypical, 1 kHz at max SPL | |
| Output impedance | 120 ohmArchitect's specifications: "low impedance balanced (120 ohms)". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | phantom, 11-52 V DC"11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical". | |
| Current draw | 3.8 mAtypical | |
| Low cut | off, 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave"Low frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave"; switch "Flat, roll-off". To engage it, "slide the switch toward the 'bent' line" (p. 1). | |
| Pad | −10 dB"10 dB pad (nominal)"; "slide the switch toward the -10 position" (p. 1). | |
| Connector | integral 3-pin XLRM-type | |
| Weight | 403 g"403 g (14.2 oz)". | |
| Dimensions | 52 × 170 mmMaximum body diameter × length: "170.0 mm (6.69") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter". | |
| Supplied accessories | 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 | |
| Output | Low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced; pin 2 hot | p. 1 |
| Front | The side with the Audio-Technica emblem faces the source | |
| Storage | Avoid temperatures above 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods and very high humidity | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2008 | |
Documents
- AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Side-Address Microphonespec sheet
- Audio-Technica AT2035 | RecordingHacks.com
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