AT8010 Audio-Technica | Audio-Technica

Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

AT8010

All-purpose condenser microphone ideal for handheld interviews and general audio acquisition

Omni pattern provides maximum ambient pickup

Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter minimizes pickup of undesired low-frequency sounds

Operates on battery or phantom power

The high sensitivity of the AT8010 assures useful output and an excellent match to most input sources. In some cases, however, an attenuator such as the Audio-Technica AT8202 may be required between the microphone and preamplifier to avoid overloading sensitive input stages.

The microphone is RoHS compliant–free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances.

The AT8010 requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power or a 1.5V AA battery for operation. A battery need not be in place for phantom power operation.

Output from the microphone’s XLRM-type connector is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins 2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is “Pin 2 hot” – positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2.

An integral 80 Hz high-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.

AT8010 Specifications

Element

Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional

Frequency Response

20 ~ 20,000 Hz

Low Frequency Roll-Off

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

Open Circuit Sensitivity

PHANTOM: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa BATTERY: -45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Impedance

Phantom: 250 Ω
Battery: 300 Ω

Maximum Input Sound Level

PHANTOM: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. BATTERY: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Dynamic Range (Typical)

PHANTOM: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL BATTERY: 99 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

Signal-To-Noise Ratio

70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

Phantom Power

11~52V DC, 2 mA typical

Battery Type

1.5V AA/UM3

Battery Current / Life

0.4 mA / 1200 hrs typical (alkaline)

Switch

Flat, roll-off

Weight

165 g

Dimensions

178.0 mm long, 26.0 mm head diameter

Output Connector

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Accessories Furnished

AT8405a stand clamp for ⅝”-27 threaded stands;
AT8136 windscreen;
⅝”-27 to ⅜”-16 threaded adapter;
battery; soft protective pouch