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Audio-Technica AT2010
Photo: Audio-Technica, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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Audio-Technica AT2010

Handheld condenser (fixed-charge back plate), cardioid, vocal mic for stage and studio

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−48 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
23 dB(A) computed
Max SPL
136 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: 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

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. "polar pattern", full circle, 0° up; "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.

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From the spec sheet
Capsule16 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-noise23 dB(A). Not stated; 94 dB minus the 71 dB signal-to-noise ratio (typical, A-weighted).
Max SPL136 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD
Signal-to-noise ratio71 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One)
Dynamic range113 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL, typical
Output impedance100 ohm
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance not stated.
Poweringphantom 48 V DC. "48V DC, 2 mA typical".
Current draw2 mA, typical
ConnectorXLR-3 male (integral). "Integral 3-pin XLRM-type".
Weight233 g. "233 g (8.2 oz)".
Dimensions50.8 × 179.1 mm. Head diameter × length: "179.1 mm (7.05") long, 50.8 mm (2.00") head diameter"; the 2006 sheet says "maximum body diameter".
Supplied accessoriesAT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
OutputLow impedance balanced, pin 2 hotp. 1
GrilleMulti-stage grille against plosives and sibilance
Case styleT7p. 2
Placement (Audio-Technica)Put stage monitors 180° off axis, behind the micp. 1
Operating temperatureAvoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidity

Documents

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