description Audio-Technica AT2050 Overview
The Audio-Technica AT2050 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for studio recording. A switch selects cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-eight operation, allowing the microphone to accommodate solo sources, room capture, paired techniques, and sound arriving from opposite directions. It also includes attenuation and low-frequency roll-off controls, making it suitable for recording voices, acoustic instruments, amplified instruments, ensembles, and other varied sources.
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Audio-Technica AT2050 ranks #169 of 453 in the Mime ranking, behind Boleslav Polívka, ahead of Logitech MX Ergo S.
help Audio-Technica AT2050 FAQ
What are the three pickup patterns on the Audio-Technica AT2050?
A switch selects cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-eight operation. This allows the same microphone to handle solo recording, room pickup, and techniques such as mid-side recording.
Does the AT2050 need phantom power?
Yes. The AT2050 is a condenser microphone and requires phantom power from an audio interface, mixer, or microphone preamp.
Can the AT2050 record loud guitar cabinets or drums?
Yes. It includes a switchable pad for reducing the level of loud sources before they overload the microphone's electronics.
When would the AT2050's figure-eight mode be useful?
Figure-eight mode captures the front and rear while rejecting the sides. It can be used for mid-side stereo recording, two singers facing one another, or a Blumlein pair when two suitable microphones are available.
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