Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT2050
Large-diaphragm condenser, multi-pattern (cardioid, omni, figure-8), with 10 dB pad and 80 Hz roll-off
Power Phantom 11-52 V DC.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Switchable, 3
- Sensitivity
- −42 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 25%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 47%
- Self-noise
- 17 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 40%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 41%
- Max SPL
- 149 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 90%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 89%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2008
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 5% 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 20% 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 92% 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.
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). 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.
Full circle, 0° at the top, 5 dB per division. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | dual large diaphragms, gold-vaporized and aged"Dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged"; "Dual-diaphragm capsule design". | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −42 dBV/Pa (7.9 mV/Pa)open circuit, 1 kHz. "–42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa". Not given per pattern. | p. 2 |
| Self-noise | 17 dB(A)typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One). "17 dB SPL", footnote 1. | |
| Max SPL | 149 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD; also 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 77 dB1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical, A-weighted | |
| Dynamic range | 132 dB1 kHz at max SPL, typical | |
| Output impedance | 120 ohm"120 ohms"; "low impedance balanced (120 ohms)" on p. 1. | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHzThe same for each pattern, as printed above each graph. | |
| Powering | phantom 11-52 V DC | |
| Current draw | 4.7 mAtypical | |
| Low cut | off, 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave"80 Hz, 12 dB/octave"; switch "Flat, roll-off". | |
| Pad | −10 dB"10 dB pad (nominal)". | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male (integral)"Integral 3-pin XLRM-type". | |
| Weight | 412 g"412 g (14.5 oz)". | |
| Dimensions | 52 × 170 mmMaximum body diameter × length. | |
| Supplied accessories | AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch | |
| Case style | R5 | |
| Switches | Polar selection; flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) | |
| Output phase | Pin 2 hot: positive acoustic pressure gives positive voltage at pin 2 | p. 1 |
| Operating temperature | Avoid temperatures above 110° F (43° C) for long periods, and very high humidity | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2008 | |
Documents
- AT2050 Multi-pattern Condenser Side-Address Microphonespec sheet, 0001-0202-01
- Audio-Technica AT2050 | RecordingHacks.com
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