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Audio-Technica AT2035
Photo: Audio-Technica, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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Audio-Technica AT2035

Side-address large-diaphragm cardioid condenser (fixed-charge back plate), with 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−33 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
12 dB(A)
Max SPL
148 dB SPL
Impedance
120 Ω
Rated range
20 – 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). 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. 2. Full circle, 0° at the top, "scale is 5 decibels per division". Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsulelarge diaphragm, fixed-charge back plate, side-address. "Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise"; the diaphragm size is not given.p. 1
Sensitivity−33 dBV/Pa (22.4 mV/Pa), open circuit, re 1 V at 1 Pa. "–33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa".p. 2
Self-noise12 dB(A), typical, A-weighted, Audio Precision System One. Printed "Noise: 12 dB SPL" with footnote 1 ("Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One").
Max SPL148 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD; also 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
Signal-to-noise ratio82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical, A-weighted
Dynamic range136 dB, typical, 1 kHz at max SPL
Output impedance120 ohm. Architect's specifications: "low impedance balanced (120 ohms)".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom, 11-52 V DC. "11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical".
Current draw3.8 mA, typical
Low cutoff, 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave. "Low frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave"; switch "Flat, roll-off". To engage it, "slide the switch toward the 'bent' line" (p. 1).
Pad−10 dB. "10 dB pad (nominal)"; "slide the switch toward the -10 position" (p. 1).
Connectorintegral 3-pin XLRM-type
Weight403 g. "403 g (14.2 oz)".
Dimensions52 × 170 mm. Maximum body diameter × length: "170.0 mm (6.69") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter".
Supplied accessoriesAT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
Audio-Technica case styleR5
OutputLow impedance (Lo-Z) balanced; pin 2 hotp. 1
FrontThe side with the Audio-Technica emblem faces the source
StorageAvoid temperatures above 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods and very high humidity

Documents

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