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Audio-Technica AT2020
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Audio-Technica AT2020

Side-address cardioid condenser (electret, 16 mm diaphragm)

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−37 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
20 dB(A)
Max SPL
144 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. 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

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 1. Full circle, 0° at the top, 5 dB per ring. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsule16 mm diaphragm, side-address. "Custom-engineered 16 mm low-mass diaphragm"; "side-address studio condenser".p. 1
Sensitivity−37 dBV/Pa (14.1 mV/Pa), open circuit, re 1 V at 1 Pa
Self-noise20 dB(A), typical, A-weighted, Audio Precision System One. Printed as "Noise: 20 dB SPL" with footnote 1 ("Typical, A-weighted").
Max SPL144 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD
Signal-to-noise ratio74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical, A-weighted
Dynamic range124 dB, typical, 1 kHz at max SPL
Output impedance100 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance not stated.
Poweringphantom, 48 V DC. "It requires 48V DC phantom power".
Current draw2 mA, typical
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Integral 3-pin XLRM-type"; balanced, pin 2 hot.
Weight345 g, less accessories. 12.1 oz.
Dimensions162 × 52 mm. Length × maximum body diameter.
Supplied accessoriesStand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; Soft protective pouch
OutputLow impedance (Lo-Z) balanced; signal across pins 2 and 3, pin 1 ground (shield)
Polarity"Pin 2 hot": positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at pin 2
Phantom power supplies suggestedAudio-Technica AT8801 (single channel), CP8506 (four channel)
StorageAvoid temperatures above 110 °F (43 °C) for extended periods, and extremely high humidity
Test methodsA.T.U.S. offers full details on its test methods to other industry professionals on request

Documents

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