Audio Technica AT2020 - Cardioid Condenser Microphone

OVERVIEW

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.

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

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

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POLAR PATTERN

FREQUENCY RESPONSE