AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Black

This microphone is high quality, both in build and in audio quality. it is easy to setup with just needing to plug it in and following the included instructions to ensure that its volume is appropriate. The microphone comes included with a small tripod to mount it on to allow it to point towards the desired audio source (usually you). The microphone is a little heavy and the small tripod is prone to falling over if bumped but if you dont move it, it's perfectly adaquate. It can pick up voices with crystal clear quality making this a good mic for talking or recording. I bought this microphone to talk to people over the internet and to record my guitar, for this it is excellent. It can pick up the softest of plucks and the hardest of strums just fine making music recordings possible with it. along with its mount, it comes with a small carrying bag and a 2m cable making it easy to place anywhere you need. When plugged in it automatically installs its required drivers which include a virtual audio cable. This allows you to switch software to output its audio back into your microphone. This is very useful for things like soundboards where you want to blend sound effects with your voice. The microphone has a dial on the device to adjust the blend between the microphone's audio and its input from the virtual audio cable. The microphone also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack which allows you to hear your voice live without the delay usually caused from software's audio monitoring. The second dial controls the volume of this monitoring feature. Neither dial however controls its output volume to the computer. Overall, this is a wonderful microphone. It has everything a person might need in an audio input device. While it may seem expensive, in terms of audio equipment this is an affordable option without sacrificing quality.

I’ve been using the Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone for a while, and overall, it’s a solid choice, especially if you’re just getting into recording or need a step up from basic USB mics without spending big. It delivers Clear, detailed sound for vocals and instruments. Solid build quality. This is an XLR mic, so you’ll need an audio interface or mixer that provides 48 V phantom power; it won’t work plugged straight into USB without extra gear. It also picks up room noise if the space isn’t treated. If you’re building a home recording setup for music, podcasts, voiceovers, or streaming, the AT2020 is one of the most reliable budget condenser mics out there.

The microphone is easy to use, good quality, and works well. It seems robust and is quite weighty, which does mean that the small tripod stand that came with it is not really stable enough to support it adequately - within an hour of opening the box, the microphone ended up on the floor because the little stand over-balanced when I moved it slightly. Hence the conclusion that the microphone seems robust, as falling from the desk to the floor didn't do any harm!

So, lemme start by saying I paid my own money for this after much extensive research. I compared it to the Rode NT1, the AT2020 XLR version, the Rode Procaster and the Blue Yeti. Where does it stack? Sadly not at the very top. The mic itself is a condenser cardioid microphone, meaning it's pick up panel is roughly the shape of a heart in terms how where the sound is picked up from the FRONT of the mic, not the top (don't confuse this with a dynamic mic such as the Rode Procaster and talk into the top of it). The sound quality is great, 9/10, it's crisp, better than any headset mic from the Astro A50s to the Turle Beach Pros, it beats them. What it does do though, and where it really lets you down if you are trying to stream with it, it picks up EVERYTHING. This mic is unbelievably sensitive, imagine telling your partner they've gained a little bit of holiday weight and they got upset, this mic is more sensitive than that. It sucks trying to stream with it and talk to your chat or Twitter because the keyboard noises from any decent mechanical keyboard can be heard. The USB aversion is plug to play so it doesn't require phantom power or any audio interface, but it desperately needs one. The PS4 has a built in microphone gain adjuster but its limited to -5db to 6db gain, pretty substandard. Even on the lowest gain, mic right near my mouth, my friends and stream chat said they could hear my keyboard, even when I was trying to be discreet. In conclusion, the mic quality is phenomenal, it's great for voice overs, talking to an audience but don't expect to be able to multitask with it on. The lack of a mute button kills it too, but majority of mics don't have this so I don't give it a negative rating for that. I'm already intended to upgrade to the Rode Procaster with a Focusirite Scarlett audio interface and a Cloud Filter CL1 just for better gain control, and you should consider though the USB model is slightly more expensive, opt for the XLR version and get an audio interface. You'll prefer having all the controls to hand. P.s get the Rode PSA1 boom arm. Don't skimp and buy the cheaper Neewer or other brands. The Rode boomarm is comfortably the best boomarm for value.

The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB+ delivers clear, warm, and professional-quality sound. Perfect for voiceovers and YouTube content, the real-time headphone monitoring is a big advantage. Strong build, easy to use, and totally worth the price.

A professional-grade microphone with crisp, clear sound. Ideal for vocals or podcasting, it delivers excellent audio capture with minimal background noise. The gunmetal finish adds a sleek touch.

Good sound at good price but takes a lot of space on a desk.

Micro d'une excellente qualité sonore, voix claire et naturelle, solide, bon rapport qualité prix. vous pouvez y mettre un filtre anti pop au besoin et il vous faut une alimentation fantôme 48V pour le faire fonctionner ainsi qu'un câble XLR qui n'est pas fourni avec

I used to rode nt1a podmic stenbeirg ur22 And my last microphone at2020 is very good quality and tone. Rode products have a fuller sound and excellent customer service, but the AT2020 has a nice treble tone and I really like it. Thanks to Amazon for this price.