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Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser USB Microphone |  | Brand: Audio-Technica
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $249.00
Buy New: $91.59
as of 9/7/2010 18:07 EDT details
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Seller: 26th Street Music
Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 25
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.8
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 9.5 x 2.8
The new AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility. It plugs right into your computer's USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. Equipped with a USB digital output, the AT2020USB is perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use. The AT2020 USB is based on the design of Audio-Technica's critically acclaimed AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone. Like the AT2020, it features a low-mass diaphragm, custom-engi
Warranty: 1 Year
MPN: AT2020USB
Model: AUD AT2020USB
UPC: 496131010085
EAN: 0823951029896
ASIN: B001AS6OYC
Release Date: July 16, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Side-address studio condenser with USB digital output (Windows and Mac compatible) | | | Crystal-clear, natural sound for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use | | | Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response | | | Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source | | | Low self-noise - perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The new AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility with modern convenience. It plugs right into your computer's USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. Equipped with a USB digital output, the AT2020 USB is perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use.  Studio-quality articulation and intelligibility with modern convenience. Click to enlarge. |  Great for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use. |  View frequency response/polar pattern. Click to enlarge. | Based on the Renowned AT2020
The AT2020 USB is a side-address studio condenser based on the design of Audio-Technica's critically acclaimed AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone, which can be found in studios worldwide. Like the AT2020, it features a low-mass diaphragm, custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. The Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source. Digital-Ready
With low self-noise, the AT2020 USB is perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment. Audio-Technica's state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure that the microphone complies with the company's renowned consistency and reliability standards. This means you'll get crystal-clear, natural sound for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use. AT2020 USB Specs
- Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 -16,000 Hz
- Bit Depth: 16 bit
- Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
- Power Requirements: USB power (5V DC)
- Weight (less accessories) 13.2 oz (374 g)
- Dimensions: 6.38" (162.0 mm) long, 2.05" (52.0 mm) maximum body diameter
- Output Connector: USB-type connector
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Audio-Technica's stringent consistency, reliability and quality standards bring professional performance to this extremely affordable line of home/project studio microphones. What's in the Box
AT2020 USB microphone, tripod desk stand, pivoting stand mount, USB cable & storage pouch
Product Description
The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility.The AT2020 USB plugs right into your computer's USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. Equipped with a USB digital output, the AT2020 USB is perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use.Based on the renowned AT2020The AT2020 USB is based on the design of Audio-Technica's critically acclaimed AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone. Like the AT2020, it features a low-mass diaphragm, custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response.With low self-noise, the AT2020 USB is perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment. Audio-Technica's state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure that the microphone complies with the company's renowned consistency and reliability standards.Experience AT2020 USB. Plug it in and transform your sound.Audio-Technica AT2020 USB FeaturesSide-address studio condenser with USB digital output (Windows and Mac compatible)Crystal-clear, natural sound for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover useCustom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient responseCardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound sourceLow self-noise - perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipmentIncludes tripod desk stand, pivoting stand mount, USB cable & storage pouch
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 Video Review of AT2020 USB Microphone December 11, 2008
J. J. Marino (Rochester, New York)
186 out of 195 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RRJX2RJN2AHGB This is my video review of the AT2020 USB microphone from Audio-Technica. USB Microphones are made to be plugged in directly to a laptop or desktop. I connected this to a Vista 64 laptop during filming and did the voice over on a Macbook Pro.
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I give this product a 5 star rating. It is easy to use, high quality and very competitively priced. This is a great desktop mic to use for making podcasts or recording music.
I am not a musician so I am not able to speak to that aspect of the microphones ability. I did use it to make several voice over videos and it performed perfectly. Never a hick-up or any spurious noises heard at all.
I did not include specs into my video review because it would add to the file size and be too small to read here on Amazon's video player.
Regular readers of my reviews know I try to supply specs when necessary.
Here are the specs:
Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz-16,000Hz
Power Requirements: USB power (+5VDC)
Bit depth: 16
Sample Rate: 44,000 kHz
Weight: 374g (13.2 oz)
Dimensions: 162.0 mm (6.38") long
52.0mm max body diameter (2.05")
Output connector: USB type
Accessories: Pivoting stand for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, soft protective pouch, tripod desk stand; 3.1m 10' USB cable
System Reqs: Mac OSX, USB 1.0 or 2.0 64MB RAM minimum. Windows XP Home or professional USB 1.0 or 2.0 64MB RAM minimum.
So for a great USB microphone I recommend this highly!
About the video: After uploading I noticed that Amazon's codec (video compressor) has made the video quality sub-par. I will try to reupload it again with a different codec.
Thank you for watching!
Unbeatable Mic At An Unbeatable Price November 7, 2009
Q. Pair (USA)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
This here is truly one of those hidden gem type products that you just don't really get to appreciate unless you have one for yourself. This is a great investment for anyone looking to do ANY type of recording on the casual level, vocals in particular. But why buy, you might ask?
1) This mic is USB powered. This is pretty much the prime reason that this is the perfect mic for the casual/beginning level user. If you were to buy a regular condenseor mic, or even the regular version of the AT Condenser Mic, you would have to have additional equiptment to power it. For those who, like me, know very little about audio equipment, you would end up paying for far more then you originally expected to spend and most likely been all kinds of confused about how to use it. Being USB powered is truely a God-sent, because all you need to do to make it work is plug it in. Theres no program to load, no instructions to follow, and best of all no sweat to break. As soon as you plug it in, the computer acknowledges it just like any other UBS device and you go on with your buesiness. You dont even need to sit and "safely" eject the thing, just yank it out and your done. No damage done to you computer or your mic. Best of all, the UBS cord is pretty standard, so you can easily replace it if the one that comes with it gets damaged.
2) The price. A lot of professional level condenser mics are pretty expensive, like around three hundred dollars at the cheapest level. Granted, that's a somewhat random number, but again, for the casual user, that's not exactly wallet friendly. I got mine in a music store for one fifty. I wish I had looked online for one a little cheaper, but it was still a wise investment. Thus far I haven't seen another mic this good for this cheap.
3) Durability. If you have any experience with audio equipment, mics in particular, you know that you need to be gentle with it when handling. I got my mic a good year and a half ago, and it's traveled with me a lot, sometimes in less gentle conditions then I would like. Its been bumped, dropped, and even sat on, yet it still runs strong. The only fragile thing this thing has on it is the legs that prop it up.
4) Sound Quality. Ok I lied, THIS is the best reason to get this mic. I started out doing vocals with a regular stage mic and one thing I can honestly say is that the quality was absolutely terrible. It was grainy, smothered, and I had to almost whisper to make sure my levels didn't peak while recording. The purpose of a condenser mic is to pretty much rectify all that. This one does it over and over again. My recordings come out crisp and professional sounding, and thus far, no one has been able to tell that I did all the recording my my basement with nothing but the mic, my laptop, and some quite time.
So if you looking for great quality for a affordable price, look no further then
Audio Technica AT2020USB. I have yet to find something I don't like about this thing. I am a very satisfied customer, and I can almost guarantee you will be too if you decide to get one too.
Peace
Works great for me May 7, 2009
J. Berger (Los Angeles, CA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I'm not an audio professional, but was just looking for a mic to record some radio internet broadcasts and voice overs for videos made on my Mac. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, but wanted a mic that would produce pretty good sound. I originally tried the Snowball by Blue. The Snowball claims that you don't need a preamp to get to a good sound level, but when I plugged it in, the sound level was so low, it was worthless. I then did some research and found that it needed a firmware update. But I could not find the update anywhere on the internet. I wound up returning it. Then I researched this AT 2020 USB. I received it, and it truly is plug and play on my Mac. I simply plugged it into my computer, adjusted the sound input level, and then it was smooth sailing to recording. The sound is nice and clear. And the price can't be beat. I would recommend this mic to anyone who doesn't necessarily need something that is high end, but want a good sound.
Great For Recording Music! April 8, 2010
Alexander (Va, USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am a musician. I use a lot of acoustic-guitar in my songs as well as my own vocals. I had been using the built-in microphone on my macintosh computer for a few years...it did the job but the quality was noticeably lacking. I love top-notch quality in my music...I hate settling for less...I decided it was time to invest in a quality mic. I saw the reviews for the AT2020 and decided to go with it. Two minutes after it arrived at my door the mic was plugged into my computer and fully working.
The quality blew me away. I had to tweak a few settings in garageband (reverb, EQ) to get the clean sound I wanted but it took very little time to do. My vocals are now very clear and the acoustic guitar sounds so much more alive in my recordings.
I noticed that when my RAM is lagging there is a VERY noticeable sound delay (This is due to the fact it is not a direct line in, rather it is a USB mic that has to take up more RAM to process the sound). I fixed this problem by closing out of the other programs and/or unplugging the USB cord, waiting a few seconds, then plugging the cord back in - sound lagging problem solved.
The mic is heavier/bigger than I thought it would be. It is constructed with quality materials (I'd venture to guess that the entire exterior of the mic is made of metal). Included in the box are the USB cord, the Mic, tripod legs, booklet, and a soft travel case.
I am VERY happy with this mic. For the price you are getting an amazing deal.
5/5
Great Podcasting Mic March 12, 2010
C. J. Bockay (Chicago IL USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I wanted to upgrade my recording studio for purposes of starting my own podcast. After extensive research I settled on two different condenser USB microphones: The Blue Snowball USB microphone and this Technics AT2020 USB mic. Both are fantastic mics, but this review covers only the AT2020 USB. This was my first experience using a condenser mic and I have been very impressed with the sound quality of my voice! It really picks up everything so you need to make sure you are in a quiet room ( I have to turn my furnace off when I am recording as well as tell my family not to flush toilets as I pick up all the water sounds going through the pipes in my basement!)
I highly recommend getting a better desk stand and shockmount for this mic rather than using the tripod stand that comes with this mic. Both will protect your recordings from picking up the low-frequency sounds when you bump the desk. And I can recommend two products sold on Amazon for this purpose: 1) the Samson SP01 Shockmounts Spider Mount (yes, it does fit this mic perfectly - I never had to do anything extra to make it fit for this mic. It will also save you at least $60 compared to the one manufactured specifically for this mic), and 2) the On Stage DS7200B Desk Mic Stand - this is heavy/sturdy enough to hold the entire mic/shockmount contraption without tipping over.
This is an amazing price for this mic considering it sold for $250 when it came out a couple years ago!
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