Audio-Technica AT2041 Studio Microphone Package

Start recording with this cost-effective mic pack from Audio-Technica. You get an AT2020 large-diaphragm condenser, plus an AT2021 small-diaphragm condenser.

The AT2041SP Studio Pack offers two versatile 20 Series condenser microphones for use in home, project and commercial studios. Equally at home with digital and analog recording devices, the two included studio condensers deliver remarkable specs and superior build. The critically acclaimed AT2020 side-address condenser is ideal for vocal and instrument applications, while the AT2021 small-diaphragm condenser is a natural for acoustic instruments, overheads, hi-hat and piano.

Audio-Technica's stringent quality/consistency standards set both microphones apart from other mics in their class. Each offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. An innovative pivoting stand mount is included along with a stand clamp and protective pouches.

AT2041SP Studio Pack Includes:

- AT2020 Side-address cardioid condenser microphone
- AT2021 Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- Pivoting, threaded stand mount for the AT2020
- Professional stand clamp for the AT2021
- Two protective pouches

About the microphones

AT2020 Side-address cardioid condenser microphone
- The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
- Ideal 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 read more of desired sound source
- Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone

AT2021 Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- Ideal for acoustic guitar, overheads, piano and group vocals
- Condenser design for studio-quality vocal and 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
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- Element: fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
- Polar pattern: cardioid

Frequency response:
- AT2020: 20-20,000 Hz
- AT2021: 30-20,000 Hz

Open circuit sensitivity:
- AT2020: 37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- AT2021: 39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Impedance:
- AT2020: 100 ohms
- AT2021: 250 ohms

Maximum input sound level:
- AT2020: 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- AT2021: 145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Noise:
- AT2020: 20 dB SPL
- AT2021: 19 dB SPL

Dynamic range (typical):
- AT2020: 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- AT2021: 126 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

Signal-to-noise ratio:
- AT2020: 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- AT2021: 75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

- Phantom power requirements: 48V DC, 2 mA typical

Weight:
- AT2020: 12.1 oz (345 g)
- AT2021: 2.9 oz (83 g)

Dimensions:
- AT2020: 6.38" long, 2.05" maximum body diameter
- AT2021: 4.00" long, 0.83" maximum body diameter

- Output connector: integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Accessories furnished:
- AT2020: stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
- AT2021: stand clamp; soft protective pouch
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 2.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 3 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AT2041SP

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (13 ratings)
Submitted August 6, 2007 by a customer from aol.com

"My Live Multitrack Recordings came alive!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I expect to be fully satisfied for a long time. These mikes improved my live recordings to professional quality sound, being much better matched to the sonic capability of my digital recorder, than my old Shures were.

Sound
I bought two Audio Technice AT2020 and AT2021 studio packs to replace Sure SM 57 and SM58's I used in sound reinforcement, but ended up using the Shures for recording sessions on my digital multitrack recorers. Something was lacking in the sound of my prior recordings and I suspected the SM 57's and 58's as the primary suspects. I recorded a rock band several weeks prior with the old Shures, and then recorded the same band again using the Audio Technica 2020 and 2021 condencer, phantom powered mikes. I could not believe the difference in clarity and frequency response range, from lows to highs. I used the AT2021's as overheads on the drums to pick up the cymbals, and the larger AT2020's on the Marshall Amp cabs. The difference between the Audio Technica condencer mikes for recording was far superior than my old mike set up. I noticed at mixdown with these Audio Technica recording mikes that the flat signal recorded from each instrument needed very little EQ, if any, to sweaten up the mix. I liked them so well and they made so much difference on my digital multitrack recorder, that I bought two more Audio Technica Studio packages giving me now 4 AT2020's and 4 AT2021's; that's eight good phantom powered mikes read more for about $600 bucks, plus shipping. You can pay thousands to get mikes that rate 10, but you can't get better recording mikes for the money.

Features
The Audio Technica mikes are well made, feel solid, and work very well for digital multitrack recorders. A spider shock mount would be nice to come with these.

Ease of Use
No problem using them, just make sure they are connected before you turn on the 48volt phantom power. You may want a tube preamp for recording vocals into your mixer/recorder, They work fine without additional preamps on musical instruments.

Quality
The Audio Technica mikes were of top notch quality fit and finish, and worked well in live recording situations.

Value
I have spent three times the cost of the pair of AT2020/AT2021's and basically wasted money on one mike that did not perform as well as these mikes. They are the big bang for the home digital studio buck.

Manufacturer Support
Never dealt with the company before.

The Wow Factor
Good looking mike. Musicians commented, "Wow"! and were excited to record with them. Much better sounding recordings were made.

Musical Background:
40 years of music, performing, recording, jamming.

Musical Style:
Classic Rock/ All styles
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