Audio Technica AT2021 - The Ultimate Cardioid Condenser Mic for Exceptional Sound
Designed for home studio enthusiasts and live performers, the AT2021 is a must-have! It offers:
- • Extended frequency response for rich, natural sound
- • High maximum SPL for powerful performances
- • Wide dynamic range for versatile recording
Ideal for acoustic guitar, overheads, piano and group vocals. Its low-mass element ensures a superb transient response.
Features:
- 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
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Specifications:
- Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Reponse: 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 Requirement: 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

The Audio Technica AT2021 is perfect for home studio setups and live gigs. Ideal for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. It has a length of 101.5 mm (4.00') and weighs 83 g (2.9 oz). Its extended frequency response, high maximum SPL, and wide dynamic range make it great for acoustic guitar, overheads, piano, and group vocals recordings.