Audio-Technica AT2021 Condenser Microphone
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 and piano. Its low-mass element offers a superb transient response.
FEATURES
- Ideal for acoustic guitar, overheads and piano
- Condenser design for studio-quality instrument applications
- Excels in high-SPL applications
- 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
AT2021 Technical Data
| 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 |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | S1 |