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Audio-Technica AT2050

Studio condenser microphone (20 Series)

Microphone

$269Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
Studio condenser microphone (20 Series)
Topology
condenser
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
side-address, stand-mount
Connection
XLR
Drivers
large-diaphragm dual-diaphragm condenser capsule
Frequency response
20-20,000 Hz
Max SPL
149 dB SPL (159 dB with pad)
Sensitivity
-42 dB (7.9 mV/Pa)
Polar pattern
multi-pattern (cardioid, omni, figure-8)
Impedance (Ω)
120
Phantom power
48V

Details

Controls: 3-way polar pattern selector, -10dB pad switch, 80Hz high-pass filter switch

I/O: XLR output, requires 48V phantom power

Notable use: Top of 20 Series, multi-pattern studio condenser

Notes: Sources gave conflicting prices ($230 older / $269 more recent street listing); used the more current figure and flagged the discrepancy.

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