The Audio-Technica AT2020 is a versatile and affordable cardioid condenser microphone. It has the appearance of a large diaphragm condenser but its 16mm back-electret capsule means it is actually a medium diaphragm microphone.
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