Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Description

Audio-Technica's stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: the new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

AT2020 Features:

• The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology.
• Ideal for project/home-studio applications.
• High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility.
• Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response.
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source.
• Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone.

AT2020 Microphone Specifications

• ELEMENT : Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN : Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 20-20,000 Hz
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY : –37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE : 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL : 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• NOISE : 20 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) : 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO : 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS : 48V DC, 2 mA typical
• WEIGHT : 12.1 oz (345 g)
• DIMENSIONS : 6.38" (162.0 mm) long, 2.05" (52.0 mm) maximum body diameter
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR : Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• ACCESSORIES FURNISHED : Stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE : R7

What's in the box

The AT2020 Box Includes:

• (1) Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone