Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Picks up mostly what's in front, so wedge and drum bleed stay down if you sing straight into it.
Product detailSKU #1273887988798
Audio-TechnicaAT2010 Handheld Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handheld condenser for live vocals at $139. Pick it if you want more detail than a dynamic and your board has phantom power.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live vocals where you want more high-end air than a dynamic
- Singers with quiet or breathy delivery who need extra sensitivity
- Loud stages — 136dB SPL handles belted vocals without overloading
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Mixers or interfaces that can't supply 48V phantom power
- Feedback-prone small stages with loud wedges near the mic
- Rough handling — condensers are less shock-tolerant than dynamics
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Needs 48V phantom power
It makes no sound on a channel without phantom. There's no battery option, so the mixer or interface has to supply it.
Detail 03
40–20,000Hz frequency response
Wider than a typical stage dynamic, so breath, consonants and top-end detail come through clearly.
Detail 04
136dB max SPL
High headroom. Screamed vocals and close-up loud sources won't overload the capsule.
Detail 05
100 ohm output impedance
Low enough to drive long XLR runs across a big stage without losing top end.
Detail 06
233g, about 7 inches long
Light in the hand for long sets, and standard handheld size fits normal mic clips.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01XLR cable isn't included; the clamp, thread adapter and pouch are
- 02Check your mixer or interface for a 48V phantom switch first
- 03It hears more of the stage than a dynamic — mic technique matters
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the AT2010 need phantom power?
Yes. 48V DC, about 2mA. Any mixer or interface with a phantom switch runs it. There is no battery option.
02Can I use it for recording, not just live?
Yes. The handheld shape works on a stand, and the cardioid pattern plus 40Hz–20kHz range suit vocal tracking in an untreated room.
03Does it come with a cable or stand?
No. You get the AT8470 stand clamp, a 5/8-27 to 3/8-16 thread adapter and a soft pouch. Cable and stand are separate.
04Is it too sensitive for a loud stage?
Level isn't the problem — it takes 136dB SPL. The trade-off is that it picks up more of what's around you, so monitor placement matters.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 40–20,000Hz
- Impedance
- 100 ohms
3 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 136dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% THD
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 48V DC, 2 ma typical
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 233
- Dimensions
- 179.1 mm (7.05 inch) long,
3 detailsOther
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands, 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter, soft protective pouch
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 113dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 71dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
