Audio-technica AT2021 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Ideal for home studio and live applications, the low-profile AT2021 offers an extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range. The microphone is outstanding for acoustic guitar, overheads, piano and group vocals. Its low-mass element offers a superb transient response.

Feature.

• Ideal for acoustic guitar, overheads, piano and group vocals

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• Condenser design for studio-quality vocal and instrument applications

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• Excels in high-SPL applications

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• Extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics

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• Low-mass element for superb transient response

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• Corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector

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• Rugged design and construction for reliable performance

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• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source

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Specs.

ELEMENTFixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

POLAR PATTERNCardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE30-20,000 Hz

OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY–39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

IMPEDANCE250 ohms

MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

NOISE19 dB SPL

DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)126 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS48V DC, 2 mA typical

WEIGHT83 g (2.9 oz)

DIMENSIONS101.5 mm (4.00") long, 
21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter

OUTPUT CONNECTORIntegral 3-pin XLRM-type

ACCESSORIES FURNISHEDStand clamp; soft protective pouch

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