Audio-Technica AT2050

Large-diaphragm condenser, multi-pattern (cardioid, omni, figure-8), with 10 dB pad and 80 Hz roll-off

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). 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: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Full circle, 0° at the top, 5 dB per division. Measuring conditions not stated.

From the spec sheet
Capsule	dual large diaphragms, gold-vaporized and aged. "Dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged"; "Dual-diaphragm capsule design".	p. 1
Sensitivity	−42 dBV/Pa (7.9 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "–42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa". Not given per pattern.	p. 2
Self-noise	17 dB(A), typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One). "17 dB SPL", footnote 1.
Max SPL	149 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD; also 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
Signal-to-noise ratio	77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical, A-weighted
Dynamic range	132 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL, typical
Output impedance	120 ohm. "120 ohms"; "low impedance balanced (120 ohms)" on p. 1.
Rated frequency range	20 Hz to 20 kHz. The same for each pattern, as printed above each graph.
Powering	phantom 11-52 V DC
Current draw	4.7 mA, typical
Low cut	off, 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave. "80 Hz, 12 dB/octave"; switch "Flat, roll-off".
Pad	−10 dB. "10 dB pad (nominal)".
Connector	XLR-3 male (integral). "Integral 3-pin XLRM-type".
Weight	412 g. "412 g (14.5 oz)".
Dimensions	52 × 170 mm. Maximum body diameter × length.
Supplied accessories	AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
Case style	R5
Switches	Polar selection; flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
Output phase	Pin 2 hot: positive acoustic pressure gives positive voltage at pin 2	p. 1
Operating temperature	Avoid temperatures above 110° F (43° C) for long periods, and very high humidity

AT2050 Multi-pattern Condenser Side-Address Microphone (spec sheet, 0001-0202-01)
Spec sheet · 2010 · 2 pages · 0.4 MB
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