Topic: AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone

[Ozpeter]

A search didn't throw up mention here of this handy looking device.

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/a2c67abf775c91bf/index.html

Audio-Technica’s AT2022 X/Y Stereo Condenser Microphone will be available March 2011 with a U.S. MSRP of $439.00.

[12milluz]

Looks pretty cool, I might pick one up when they come out.

[F.O.Bean]

Pretty badass

[DSatz]

I've probably already posted this same basic observation a few too many times already, but:

Let's assume that the capsules in this mike are good-sounding to begin with--and that's entirely possible IMO; A-T has a world-class technical department. In that case, if you're going to use X/Y cardioids for stereo music recording, then a microphone like this, with small, single-diaphragm capsules, is FAR preferable to the type of stereo microphone that has electrically switchable patterns (or that uses dual-diaphragm capsules even if they're cardioid-only).

The character of the low-frequency pickup is categorically different between the two types of microphone. Especially if you play back the result on good headphones or on full-range loudspeakers (as opposed to the abomination that is a "combined subwoofer"), the difference in the spaciousness of the recording can be quite large.

--best regards

[illconditioned]

^^ I actually prefer near-coincident methods.  So, I took an AT822 mic and removed the capsules.  I did a 4.7k mod on them and run with plug-in-power on Edirol R09 or Sony PCM-D50/M10.  They sound very good in (approximate) DIN or ORTF configuration.

But, if you want coincident, this looks like a good mic.

  Richard

[ashevillain]

Pretty sure that's the same one A-T was selling in Japan as the AT9943
(as seen in this thread http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=133153.msg1744930#msg1744930 )

Shortly after that thread was posted I emailed Soundprofessionals to see if they could get it...I think they contacted A-T about it who then realized they could be selling this microphone to the US market. (now if they'd just listen to my requests for them to produce some "active" cables for the 405x series!)

[ArchivalAudio]

pretty cool
self powered and movable caps.
looks like a decent all-in-one XY mic.
let's see what they hit the streets for.
--Ian

[carpa]

Sounds a bit strange that it's only got the battery powered option and the 3,5 stereo output, since other competitors of this mic (rode nt4, shure vp88 and AT8022 itself) offer both the possibilities phantom/battery and balanced/unbalanced....
These feature in my opinion provide much more flexibility in using it as an on-the fly mic but at the same time allowing a different field or studio use.

let's see...

[sunjan]

With one single 1.5V battery, will this mic really be of any use in a concert setting? Makes me wonder about SPL handling, and how strong signal it will output.

Street price for the AT9943 in Japan is equiv. to USD 260, according to kakaku.com.
IIUC, the JAP version ships with an additional breakout cable for dual mono output.

[Javier Cinakowski]

Dsatz, I understand your point about SDC having more accurate response throughout the polar pattern of the mic.

I currently use AT's AT4050st. Its dual diaphragm design. However, AT' s main marketing point about this mic us that it maintains its polar patern throughout the entire frequency range.  This is often a big criticisim if this type of mic. Do you have any insight how AT might have avoided this characteristic in a dual diaphram design?

[carpa]

Once I had  a Sony ECM 979, a no longer made m-s stereo microphone. It was powered by a 1,5 v battery with no other powering options, but it had xlr terminated cable.
Never had overload issues, but I only used it for classical non-amplified music.

As I've told in a previous post, I'm surprised that this new 2022 doesn't come with a phantom option; as for the 1,5 battery, I notice that also the AT 8022 and the previous AT825 had the same battery when not phantom powered.

[soundpro]

Hello:

We are now taking pre-orders for this mic. MSRP is $439.00, Street price is $249.00. We worked a deal with AT on these so that we could offer the Tapers a deal on them. So, the first 50 takers get an extra $50 off the price with this coupon code (but no other discount can be taken, folks):

"at2022"

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/AT2022

and this special ends when 50 are sold, or Jan 31st, 2011, whichever comes first.

Please remember that this deal can not be combined with any other discount or promotion.

Thanks!

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Best Regards,

Chris Carfagno
sales@soundprofessionals.com
www.soundprofessionals.com
The Sound Professionals, Inc.
3444 Sylon Blvd
Hainesport NJ, 08036
800-213-3021
609-267-4400
609-267-0054 fax

[ArchivalAudio]

^^^^^ Chris that's a sweet deal for these mics
I wish I had an extra $200 to pick one up.

--Ian

[yltfan]

Are there specs available anywhere?
Max SPL? Frequency?

[sunjan]

MSRP is $439.00, Street price is $249.00. We worked a deal with AT on these so that we could offer the Tapers a deal on them. So, the first 50 takers get an extra $50 off the price with this coupon code

Wow, that's some serious rebate! Way to go, Soundpro.

Detailed specs doesn't seem to have been published yet. Found some data on the AT9943, but nothing about SPL handling:
http://www.audio-technica.com.hk/index.php?op=productdetails&pid=505&lang=eng

User AxFixer on the Zoom forums was supposed to test this mic, maybe he posted the results somewhere?
http://2090.org/zoom/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=14564&start=0