Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Mic Review
We recently purchased the Audio-Technica AT2020 USB condenser microphone to do voiceovers and some music/effects recordings in our studio. Priced at just $117.00 (normally $249.00) at Amazon.com, the Audio-Technica AT2020 is on the cheaper end of the spectrum and clearly designed for project studios. But when we gave it a whirl, we were pleasantly surprised.
Here are the out-of-box specifications:
- Fixed-charge back plate; cardioid polar pattern
- 20Hz – 16,000Hz frequency; 44,000kHz sample rate
- Weight of 13.9oz and measurements of 6.38” x 2.05”
- USB connector and uses USB power (+5VDC)
What’s so great about it? The Audio-Technica AT2020 is build with heavy metal instead of cheap plastic, giving is a durability that’s not usually present in this price range. And the mic comes equipped with a solid metal swivel mount that offers the perfect amount of flexibility without having to deal with a suspended mount, and even a soft travel pouch.
On the quality end, we tested the Audio-Technica AT2020 with everything from vocals to drums and were extremely impressed with the clarity. The mic is also extremely adept at filtering out background noise to isolate just what’s being recorded. In our experience, these attributes help the Audio-Technica AT2020 beat any other USB condenser mics in its category.
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