Audio-Technica Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone AT2020USB-X
The AT2020USB-X is a reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+ microphone. The AT2020USB-X was specially designed to meet the needs of content creators, making it the best microphone for streaming, podcasting, recording music, gaming and video recording. This Audio-Technica microphone offers the critically acclaimed, award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of a plug-and-play USB-C operation with a custom desk stand.
This content creator microphone ensures extremely clear, natural sound reproduction thanks to the high-resolution A/D convertor (up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate). This USB-C microphone proves itself to be a high-quality microphone for recording music at home by using directional pickup (cardioid) that keeps the focus on your voice or another chosen sound source. The smooth, extended frequency response is also ideally suited for streaming, podcasting, and music and video production.
The AT2020USB-X features a built-in headphone jack with volume control to let you directly monitor the microphone signal with no delay. It also offers a mix control to let you blend the microphone's audio with audio from the computer, and has a silent touch-sensitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audio at the microphone.
Whether you are looking for the best streaming microphone or looking to enhance your content creation for YouTube videos, the AT2020USB-X is the optimal choice for all types of content creation.
Product Highlights:
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
Soft-touch capacitive mute button on body to quickly and silently mute audio at the microphone
High-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction
The two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when powered and lights red when muted
Directional pickup minimizes background noise
Includes custom desk stand, USB-C to USB-A cable with USB-A to USB-C adapter
Product Features:
Professional Quality & Versatility - Advanced performance for creators
With its studio-quality audio, plug-and-play USB-C operation, and enhanced features, the AT2020USB-X brings professional performance and versatility to the studios of all content creators.
Studio-quality sound for musicians
Zero latency monitoring for podcasters
Clear LED mute indication for streamers
Easy plug-and-play operation for remote work
20 Series Microphones - Enduring legacy of sound
The AT2020USB-X exemplifies the innovation of the 20 Series - the microphone line that made professional-quality sound accessible to all creators.
High-Resolution A/D Converter - 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate
The microphone's advanced analog-to-digital converter supports multiple sampling rates, with resolution up to 24-bit/96 kHz for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction.
Mute Button - Simple to silence
A simple touch of the capacitive mute button immediately silences the microphone. The mic's LED ring changes from blue to red indicating that the audio is muted.
Headphone Output - Zero latency monitoring
A headphone jack with volume control allows you to monitor audio directly from the microphone, while the mix control allows you to blend your microphone signal with computer audio.
Custom Desk Stand - Secure setup
The included desk stand provides a stable base to securely set up the microphone on any flat surface.
XLR or USB?
XLR microphones are analog devices that require an XLR cable that feeds the analog signal to an audio interface. The interface then converts the analog signal to digital and feeds the audio to your PC for recording. Within USB microphones, all of the analog to digital conversion takes place within the microphone - no audio interface required. The digital signal is then fed via USB connection directly into your PC.
Condenser Microphones
How Do They Capture Sound?
Typical condenser microphones use a lightweight membrane/diaphragm and a fixed plate that act as a capacitor. Sound pressure causes this thin membrane to move. This movement changes the capacitance of the circuit creating an electrical signal. The signal is then captured through your recording device or amplified by a powered speaker.
Condenser Mic Characteristics:
Extremely sensitive - picks up the subtlest sounds in any environment
Very articulate audio with a detailed high-frequency capture
Requires external power to operate (phantom or battery for analog, USB for digital)
Product Specifications:
Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Power Requirements: USB power (5V DC)
Bit Depth: 16 bit/24 bit
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz
Controls: Headphone level control, Mix control, Mute
Weight: About 373 g (13 oz)
Dimensions: 142 mm (5.6") long, 52 mm (2.0") maximum body diameter
Output Connector: USB Type-C
Headphone Output Power: 110 mW (at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms)
Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-jack
System Requirements: Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey; USB2.0 compliant
Accessories Included:
Stand (AT8702)
3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter
USB cable (2.0 m (6.6'), USB Type-C - USB Type-A)
USB conversion adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C)
Notes: For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice
