Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone A515
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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 & protective pouch
Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone A515
Sale price
$22.50
Regular price $84.36
Shipping calculated at checkout.
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 & protective pouch
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.
| AT2010 | AT2020 | AT2021 | AT2022 | AT2035 | AT2050 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser | Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid | X/Y Stereo | Cardioid | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-Eight |
| Frequency Response | 40-20,000 Hz | 20-20,000 Hz | 30-20,000 Hz | 20–20,000 Hz | 20-20,000 Hz | 20-20,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | –48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa | –37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa | –39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa | -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa | -33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa | –42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedence | 100 ohms | 100 ohms | 250 ohms | 200 ohms | 120 ohms | 120 ohms |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 136 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. | 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. | 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. | 122 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. | 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) | 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| Dynamic Range | 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL | 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL | 126 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL | 103 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL | 136 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL | 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 71 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa | 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa | 75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa | 75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa | 82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa | 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 48V DC, 2 mA typical | 48V DC, 2 mA typical | 48V DC, 2 mA typical | N/a | 11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical | 11-52V DC, 4.7 mA typical |
| Switches | N/a | N/a | N/a | Off, on/flat, on/roll-off | Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) | Polar selection; Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) |