audio-technica AT2031 Cardioid Condenser Microphone User Manual

audio-technica AT2031 Cardioid Condenser Microphone User Manual

Safety precaution

Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product

Cautions for the product

• Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
• Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
• Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place.
• Do not place the product on an unstable surface to avoid injury or malfunction due to falling or the like.

Notes on use

Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use.

• When the product is used for a long time, the product may become
  discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) and wear

• Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the  cable. The cable may become severed or an accident may occur if you pull on the cable itself

• When using the cable, be careful not to twist it to prevent damage to the cable.

• Do not wind the cable at the base of the plug to prevent a disconnection.

• When plugging the cable into the microphone and the connected device, check that the connector is facing in the correct direction before inserting it straight. Inserting the connector or plug diagonally may cause a malfunction.

• Turn off the phantom power of the connected device before connecting or disconnecting a cable.

• For important recordings, perform a trial recording beforehand to make sure that the sound is recorded correctly.

• Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss or damage to software or data connected to the product.

Using the product

1. Connect the product to a device that has a microphone input (balanced input) compatible with a phantom power supply.
2. Use the product, positioning the front of the microphone toward the sound source.

Output terminals

The output connector is an XLR-M type with polarity as shown in the figure below.

Switch settings

To reduce the pickup of low frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations, turn ON ( ) the low-cut filter switch located on the side of the product.

Specifications

• Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

• Polar pattern Cardioid

• Frequency response 20-20,000 Hz

• Low cut 150 Hz, 6 dB/octave

• Open circuit sensitivity -34 dB (19.9 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)

• Impedance 85 ohms

• Maximum input sound level 141 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)

• Noise 17 dB SPL (A-weighted)

• Dynamic range 124 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL)

• Signal-to-noise ratio 77 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted)

• Phantom power requirements 48V DC, 2 mA

• Switches Low cut: on/off

• Weight 134 g (4.7 oz)

• Dimensions 143mm (5.63″) long, 21mm (0.83″)maximum body
  diameter

• Output connector Integral 3-pin XLR-M type

• Included accessories AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8”-27 threaded stands, 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter, Windscreen (AT8159), Pouch

• 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL

For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without
notice.

Polar pattern

Legends

200 Hz: . . . .  .
1 kHz: __
8 kHz:

Scale is 5 decibels per division

Frequency response

Legends

0°, 50 cm
: 0°, 50cm, 0°, 50 cm, Low cut

Dimension

Included Accessories

Warranty

Warranty (Please be sure to read the notes below.) For USA Only

End-User LIMITED WARRANTY information for the USA is available at www.audio- technica.com/usawarranties. You may also contact AudioTechnica U.S., Inc. to request a written copy of the Limited Warranty at 1-330-686-2600 or via mail at 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224.

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