Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-Pattern Mic Review / Test HD

Today I review a multi-pattern XLR condenser microphone from Audio Technica, the AT-2050. This thing has a cardioid, omnidirectional, and bi-directional setting, as well as a -10dB pad and a 80Hz high pass filter. In the cardioid setting, the mic has a broad boost from 2kHz - 12kHz as well as a minor low frequency beginning at around 300Hz. The mix of these characteristics makes it a bright sounding microphone. If you’re looking for that modern bright tone with multiple polar patterns, this may be the right mic for you. Buy the Audio Technica AT2050 Global: https://geni.us/at2050 Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) US: http://amzn.to/2vDFbzK UK: http://amzn.to/2w8O2f6 CA: http://amzn.to/2wKGKfG DE: http://amzn.to/2hbtxsV 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:24 - Setup / Disclaimers 00:38 - What’s in the Box 00:53 - Build Quality 01:29 - Specifications 02:02 - Polar Pattern Switch Test 02:37 - High Pass Test 02:51 - Polar Pattern Test 03:25 - Pop Filter Test 03:33 - Background Noise Test 03:41 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:51 - Music Test 04:30 - Pros & Cons 05:10 - Conclusion 05:50 - Recommendation 06:11 - Outro My YouTube Kit: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-youtube-kit My Favorite XLR Mics: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-favorite-xlr-mics My Favorite USB Mics: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-favorite-usb-mics NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Discord: https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays