Overview:
The versatile AUDIO TECHNICA 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.
Polar Patterns:
The omnidirectional polar pattern is sensitive to sound coming from all directions. Select the omni pattern to pick up several voices or instruments on the same microphone, to diminish proximity effect, and to preserve the location’s ambient sound.
The cardioid polar pattern is more sensitive to sound originating directly in front of the element, making it useful in controlling feedback, reducing pickup of unwanted sounds and providing isolation between performers.
The figure-of-eight polar pattern is more sensitive to sound originating in the front and back of the microphone, rejecting sounds from the sides. It is often used in conjunction with advanced stereo miking techniques
Features:
- Designed for critical home/project/professional studio applications and live performance
- Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-of-eight
- Dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern
- definition across the full frequency range of the microphone
- Dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged to achieve optimum characteristics over years of use
- Rugged design and construction for reliable performance
- Included shock mount provides superior isolation
- Integral 80 Hz high-pass filter switch and 10 dB pad switch
- State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T’s stringent consistency and reliability standards