The versatile AT2050 provides consistent, superior performance in switchable cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar pattern settings. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged to achieve optimum characteristics over years of use. Equipped with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, the microphone is ideal for studio and live sound use on vocals, piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and more.

Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-of-eight

Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad

Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise

State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with A-T’s stringent consistency and reliability standards

Includes shock mount & protective pouch

SPECIFICATIONSELEMENTExternally-polarized (DC bias) condenserPOLAR PATTERNSCardioid,
Omnidirectional,
Figure-of-EightFREQUENCY RESPONSE20-20,000 HzLOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF80 Hz, 12 dB/octaveOPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY–42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 PaIMPEDANCE120 ohmsMAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)NOISE17 dB SPLDYNAMIC RANGE (typical)132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPLSIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 PaPHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS11-52V DC, 4.7 mA typicalSWITCHESPolar selection;
Flat, roll-off;
10 dB pad (nominal)WEIGHT412 g (14.5 oz)DIMENSIONS170.0 mm (6.69") long,
52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameterOUTPUT CONNECTORSIntegral 3-pin XLRM-typeACCESSORIES FURNISHEDAT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouchAUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLER5