Detail 01
Three switchable polar patterns
One mic covers close vocals, room ambience, and two-facing-sources duets without buying separate mics.
Product detailSKU #1273887989021
Audio-TechnicaAT2050 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser for home and project studios that need more than one pickup pattern. Vocals, acoustic instruments, room and stereo work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vocal tracking where cardioid rejects room reflections
- Two-person podcast recorded on one mic in figure-of-eight
- Loud sources — guitar cabs, brass, drum overheads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without an interface or preamp supplying phantom power
- Live stage use — condensers pick up too much bleed
- USB-only setups; this is analog XLR out
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
10 dB pad
Drops mic output before the capsule overloads, letting you place it close to loud cabinets and horns.
Detail 03
149 dB max SPL, 159 dB with pad
Handles screaming vocals and snare-adjacent placement without audible distortion.
Detail 04
80 Hz roll-off at 12 dB/octave
Cuts floor rumble, HVAC and proximity boom at the mic instead of fixing it later in the mix.
Detail 05
17 dB SPL self-noise
Quiet enough for fingerpicked acoustic and soft vocals without hiss rising in the track.
Detail 06
Externally-polarized DC bias condenser
True condenser design rather than electret; needs 11-52V phantom power from your interface or preamp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs phantom power — an interface or preamp with 48V is required
- 02No XLR cable included; buy one separately
- 03Includes AT8458 shock mount, thread adapter and soft pouch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power?
Yes. It runs on 11-52V DC phantom, drawing about 4.7 mA. Any standard 48V interface or mixer preamp will drive it.
02Can two people share this mic?
Yes, in figure-of-eight. That pattern picks up front and back while rejecting the sides, so two people can face each other across it.
03Does it come with a shock mount?
Yes — the AT8458 shock mount, a 5/8-27 to 3/8-16 thread adapter, and a soft pouch are included.
04Will it handle a loud guitar amp?
Yes. It takes 149 dB SPL, or 159 dB with the 10 dB pad engaged, so close-miking a cranked cab is within range.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid, Omnidirectional. Figure-of-Eight
- Impedance
- 120 Ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave
- Frequency Response
- 20-20,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Flat, Roll-Off; 10 dB Pad (Nominal)
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- ”42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-Pin XLRM-Type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52v DC, 4.7 Ma Typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 412
- Dimensions
- 170.0 mm (6.69 inch) Long, 52.0 mm (2.05 inch) Maximum Body Diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- R5
5 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 77 dB, 1 KHz At 1 Pa
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8458 Shock Mount For 5/8 inch-27 Threaded Stands; 5/8 inch-27 To 3/8 inch-16 Threaded Adapter; Soft Protective Pouch
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 132 dB, 1 KHz At Max SPL
- Noise
- 17 dB SPL
- Element
- Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
