The AT8031 is one of two excellent unidirectional (cardioid) condenser mics from Audio-Technica (the other is the AT8033 below). This one is the slightly larger of of the two and a great favourite here at Solid State. It is ideal for voice-over and provides added warmth when used close up. Great for narration, its sound is similar to far more expensive studio microphones. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of the desired sound source.

Click here for a PDF leaflet on the AT8031

Main Specifications

Element: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 30 - 20,000Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity: -44dB (6.3mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa (Phantom); -45dB (5.6mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa (Battery)
Impedance: 250 Ohms (Phantom); 300 Ohms (Battery)
Maximum Input SPL.:137dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Phantom); 123dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Battery)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB (at 1kHz/1Pa)
Power Requirements: 11-52VDC Phantom, 2mA typical
Battery Type: 1.5V AA / UM3
Battery Current/Life: 0.4mA / 1200 hours typical
High Pass Filter Switch: Flat/Roll-Off (80Hz, 12dB/Octave)
Weight: 205g (7.2oz)
Dimensions: 193mm (7.60") long, 50.3mm (1.98") head diameter
Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Supplied Accessories: AT8405a Stand Clamp; AT8114 foam windscreen; battery; soft protective pouch.

AT-ATM8031

Audio-Technica AT8031 Unidirectional Condenser General Purpose Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM Microphone Lead - see bottom of Microphone Accessories section) - IN STOCK

£161 each including Vat

The AT8033 is one of two excellent unidirectional (cardioid) condenser mics from Audio-Technica. This one is the slightly smaller of of the two. It is a good all-rounder for both instrument and voice work. Like the AT8031 above it also good for spoken word and narration use, its sound being similar to far more expensive studio microphones. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of the desired sound source.

Click here for a PDF leaflet on the AT8033

Main Specifications

Element: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 30 - 20,000Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity: -44dB (6.3mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa (Phantom); -45dB (5.6mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa (Battery)
Impedance: 250 Ohms (Phantom); 300 Ohms (Battery)
Maximum Input SPL.:137dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Phantom); 123dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Battery)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB (at 1kHz/1Pa)
Power Requirements: 11-52VDC Phantom, 2mA typical
Battery Type: 1.5V AA / UM3
Battery Current/Life: 0.4mA / 1200 hours typical
High Pass Filter Switch: Flat/Roll-Off (80Hz, 12dB/Octave)
Weight: 159g (5.6oz)
Dimensions: 194.2mm (7.65") long, 26mm (1.02") head diameter
Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Supplied Accessories: AT8405a Stand Clamp; AT8136 foam windscreen; battery; soft protective pouch.

AT-ATM33A

Audio-Technica AT8033 Unidirectional Condenser General Purpose Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM Microphone Lead - see bottom of Microphone Accessories section) - IN STOCK

£151 each including Vat

The AT2050 and AT2035 below are both studio-style condenser mics for voice work as well as instrument recording. Having large diaphragms they deliver a more natural, smooth and transparent sound quality than hand-held or stick microphones. This one, the AT2050, has three choices of switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight. Cardioid would generally be used to record one source, say, a voice-over; omni enables sources from all sides of the mic to be recorded - perfect for recording several voices in, say, a drama production; and the figure-of-eight pattern is perfect for two artistes recording face-to-face. This mic is equipped with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter to reduce low frequency rumble and 10 dB pad to enable it to be used with high levels. We offer the AT2050 principally for voice applications but its is also ideal for piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and similar instruments.

Click here for a PDF leaflet on the AT2050

Main Specifications

Element: Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-Eight
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz
Low Frequency Roll-Off (High Pass Filter): 80Hz, 12dB/Octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity: 42dB (7.9mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa
Impedance: 120 Ohms
Maximum Input SPL.:149dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Phantom); 159dB SPL with 10dB pad (nominal)
Dynamic Range: 132dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio: 77dB (at 1kHz/1Pa)
Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52VDC Phantom, 4.7mA typical
Weight: 412g (14.5oz)
Dimensions: 170mm (6.69") long, 52mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Supplied Accessories: AT8458 shock mount; soft protective pouch

AT-AT2050

Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM Microphone Lead - see bottom of Microphone Accessories section) - IN STOCK

£209 each including Vat

Like the AT2050 above, the AT2035 is a studio-style, smooth sounding large diaphragm condenser mic for voice work as well as instrument recording. However, this one has a fixed cardioid polar pattern. This is the most commonly used polar pattern, so if you don't really need omnidirectional and figure-of-eight options this is the one for you. Again, we offer the AT2050 principally for voice applications but its is also ideal for piano, strings, drum overheads, guitar amps, and similar instruments.

Click here for a PDF leaflet on the AT2035

Main Specifications

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz
Low Frequency Roll-Off (High Pass Filter): 80Hz, 12dB/Octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity: -33dB (24.4mV) re: 1V @ 1Pa
Impedance: 120 Ohms
Maximum Input SPL.:148dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D. (Phantom); 158dB SPL with 10dB pad (nominal)
Dynamic Range: 136dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio: 82dB (at 1kHz/1Pa)
Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52VDC Phantom, 3.8mA typical
Weight: 403g (14.2oz)
Dimensions: 170mm (6.69") long, 52mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Supplied Accessories: AT8458 shock mount; soft protective pouch

AT-AT2035

Audio-Technica AT2035 Cardioid Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM Microphone Lead - see bottom of Microphone Accessories section) - IN STOCK

£159 each including Vat