With a large diaphragm design, the Audio-Technica AT2050 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mic delivers smooth, natural sound.

The versatile, multi-pattern condenser large-diaphragm AT2050 mic by Audio-Technica 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.

• 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

• 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