Owner's Manual

AT2020
Cardioid
Condenser
Side-Address
Microphone
Features
•
Designed 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
•
Rugged design and construction for reliable performance
•
Pivoting, threaded stand
mount
attaches securely for easy and
precise placement of
the
microphone
Description
The
AT2020
is a side-address fixed-charge
condenser
microphone
with
a
cardioid polar pattern.
It
is
designed
for
project/home
studio applications.
The
microphone
requires 48V
phantom
power
for
operation.
The cardioid polar pattern
of
the
microphone
is
more
sensitive
to
sound
originating directly
in
front
of
the
element,
making it useful
in
controlling
feedback, reducing pickup
of
unwanted
sounds
and providing isolation
between
performers.
The
output
of
the
microphone
is a 3-pin
XLRM-type
connector.
The microphone
is
enclosed
in
a rugged housing. The
included
stand
mount
permits
mounting
on any
microphone
stand
with
5fs"-27
threads. A
soft
protective pouch
is
also included.
Operation
and
Maintenance
The
AT2020
requires
48V
phantom
power
for
operation.
Output
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.
An Audio-Technica
emblem
is
on
the
front
of
the
microphone.
Position
this side
of
the
microphone
toward
the
sound source.
In
use, secure
the
cable
to
the
mic
stand or boom, leaving a slack loop
at the mic. This
will ensure
the
most
effective shock isolation and reduce
the
possibility
of
accidentally
pulling
the
microphone
out
of
its
mount.
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.
20
series
studio microphones
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languages.
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de
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Specifications
Element
Polar
pattern
Frequency
response
Open
circuit
sensitivity
Impedance
Maximum
input
sound
level
Noise
1
Dynamic
range
(typical)
Signal-to-noise
ratio
1
Phantom
power
requirements
Weight
Dimensions
Output
connector
Audio-Technica
case
style
Accessories
furnished
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/em
' =
10
microbars
=
94
dB
SPL
1
Typical,
A-weighted,
using
Audio
Precision
System
One
.
Specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
frequency
response:
20-20,000
Hz
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50
100 200 500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Frequency
in
Hertz
Fixed-charge
back
plate,
permanently
polarized
condenser
Cardioid
20-20,000
Hz
-37
dB
(14.1
mV)
re
1V
at
1
Pa
100
ohms
144
dB
SPL,
1
kHz
at
1%
T.H.D.
20
dB
SPL
124
dB,
1
kHz
at
Max
SPL
74
dB,
1
kHz
at
1
Pa
48V
DC,
2
mA
typical
345g(12.1
oz)
162.0
mm
(6.38")
long,
52.0
mm
(2.05")
maximum
body
diameter
Integral
3-pin
XLRM-type
R7
Stand
mount
for %"-27
threaded
stands;
%"-27
to
3Js"-16
threaded
adapter;
soft
protective
pouch
polar pattern
240
20
LEGEND
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210 150
1kHz--
180.
5kHz
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SCALE
IS
5
DECIBELS
PEA
DIVISION
8kHz
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