Audio-Technica 2020 User Manual

AT2020 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE

12" or more on axis

10050200

LEGEND

10k

500

20k

Frequency in Hertz

Frequency Response

Response in dB

10 dB

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

Polar Pattern

200 Hz

LEGEND

5 kHz

1 kHz

8 kHz

240

180

210

270

300

330

150

120

• The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology

AT2020 SPECIFICATIONS

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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 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

/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded

stands; adapter; soft protective pouch

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In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. offers full details on its test methods to other industry professionals on request.

*1 Pascal = 10 dynes /cm

Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL

• 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 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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