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Audio-Technica AT2020 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE

AT2020 SPECIFICATIONS

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.

NOISE1

20 dB SPL

DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)

124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO1

74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*

PHANTOM POWER

48V DC, 2 mA typical

REQUIREMENTS

WEIGHT (less accessories)

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



• 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 16 mm 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 


The Audio-Technica AT2020 is intended for use in applications where remote power is available. It requires 48V DC phantom power, which may be provided by a mixer or console, or by a separate, in-line source such as the Audio-Technica AT8801 single-channel and CP8506 four-channel phantom power supplies. Output from the microphone’s XLRM-type connector is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins 2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is “Pin 2 hot” – positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2. To avoid phase cancellation and poor sound, all mic cables must be wired consistently: Pin 1-to-Pin 1, etc. Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for extended periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.


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