Audio Technica AT2050 Condenser Microphone

by Audio-Technica

Product Features

• Perfect for studio use
• Pristine audio quality
• Multiple polar patterns
• Dual diaphragm capsule design
• Switchable 80 Hz filter

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001DTNKNG
• Item model number: AT2050
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,922 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #40 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Microphones > Condenser Microphones > Multipurpose

Product Description

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. 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-Ts stringent consistency and reliability standards

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great microphone for home studios!, November 6, 2010

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Stephen Merchant (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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I use this for all my vocal recording. It provides the warmth I need and just simply sounds great. The price is perfect. I used to record with a SM-86 but this mic blows it away for studio recording. Even the hardware is first rate. I would buy another one again in a heart beat.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Ahead & Buy It!, February 23, 2011

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JR28 - See all my reviews

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I have recorded in several pro recording studios in the STL area and i'll tell you, their $5K plus mics aren't that much better than this one. I built a home studio last year and chose this mic and I'm glad I did. Its has many options and a natural sound. I love it and plan to used it for a long, long time. Great mic, great price!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good all purpose mic, July 20, 2011

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Media Specialist (Longview, Washington) - See all my reviews

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I bought this mic to use in two situations - a home studio for close micing acoustic guitar, and as a PA mic in church for group singing. It works well in both ways. I like the slight "forwardness" of the midrange - it sits nicely into almost all mixes in a recording, both on guitar and vocals, and sounds very clear when used as a pa mic. Both listed uses are in omni mode. Also in either cardioid or figure 8 modes it works well too - figure eight mode can be used for getting a bit of ambience/room tone into a recording or between two singers for a close up type sound. It's a great all around mic.