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.

• High performance and reliability
• Large dual diaphragm capsule for smooth, natural sound and low noise
• Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-of-eight
• State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with Audio-Technica's stringent consistency and reliability standards
• Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Very versatile; ideal for voice, percussion, strings, amps, and drum kits
• Robust metal construction with enhanced protection grille for excellent protection of the capsule

“Dual diaphragm capsule”

The dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the microphone. Its dual large diaphragms are gold-vaporized and aged to achieve optimum characteristics over years of use.

“multi-directivity”

The AT2050 provides consistent, superior performance in switchable cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar pattern settings, that give it great versatility, depending on the type of recording and the sound source to capture.

“Switchable low cut and fader”

An integral 80Hz hi-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The high pass position reduces the microphone's sensitivity to popping in close vocal use. It also reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically-coupled vibrations.