Audio Technica AT2050 Multi Pattern Condenser Microphone

Main Features

• 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 and protective pouch

The versatile Audio Technica AT2050 provides consistent, superior performance in switchable cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar pattern settings.


The AT2050's dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporised 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.


Audio Technica AT2050 Specifications

ELEMENT: Externally-polarised (DC bias) condenser
POLAR PATTERNS: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-Eight
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: –42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE: 120 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.,159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE: 17 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (TYPICAL): 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 4.7 mA typical
SWITCHES: Polar selection, Flat, roll-off, 10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT: 412 g (14.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 170.0 mm (6.69 inch) long, 52.0 mm (2.05 inch) maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTORS: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED:AT8458 shock mount for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands, 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter, soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: R5