20 Series Cardioid Condenser Instrument 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.

ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 30-20,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: –39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE: 250 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE: 19 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 126 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 48V DC, 2 mA typical
WEIGHT: 83 g (2.9 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 101.5 mm (4.00") long,
21.0 mm (0.83") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: Stand clamp; soft protective pouch

Features:

Condenser design for studio-quality vocal and instrument applications

Excels in high-SPL applications
Ideal for acoustic guitar, overheads, piano and group vocals
Extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics
Low-mass element for superb transient response
Corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector
Rugged design and construction for reliable performance
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source