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Audio-Technica AT2035

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AT2035 is a fixed-cardioid electret condenser with a large-diaphragm capsule and a transformer-coupled output circuit.

The capsule is a new design for this microphone (and was later incorporated into the BP4025 stereo mic). It is a back-electret design, like the AT2020, uses a 2-micron diaphragm made of PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) coated with gold. The diaphragm is center-terminated.

The mic takes an unusually high SPL before distortion — 148dB without the pad, or 158dB with the pad engaged.

The AT2035 ships with a shockmount (Audio-Technica p/n AT8458) and a soft pouch for storage.

SoundOnSound, 2009

[W]ith the pad and low-cut filter switched out, the AT2035 sounded subjectively very similar to [the AT2020] on vocals, but it was more sensitive … and also produced less background noise.

The general character of both the 2020 and 2035 was what I’d describe as “hinting at vintage,” with a warm and slightly compressed sounding mid-range and a very smooth high-end.

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The mic was released in 2008.

Specifications

Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Cardioid (22 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)	Pad: -10dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF: -12dB/octave @ 80 Hz (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 24.3mm Capsule diameter: 26mm Diaphragm gauge: 2 microns	120 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 158 dB Self-noise: 12.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
403g (14.22oz)	170mm (6.69'')	52mm (2.05'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 11-52v

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