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The price/performance standard in side address studio condenser microphone technology
Ideal for project/home studio applications; The noise level is 20 db spl
High spl handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
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. Output connector:integral 3 pin XLRM type
Black speckles on the mic is the finish of the item. Audio technica case style: R7

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The Standard for Affordable Studio Condensers The cost and performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology, making it ideal for project/home-studio applications.	Unmatched Versatility Due to high-SPL handling and wide dynamic range.	Custom-Engineered Low-Mass Diaphragm Provides extended frequency response and superior transient response.

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Sound Source Isolation Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source.	Pivoting, Threaded Stand Mount Attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone.	Accessories Stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch.


	AT2010	AT2020	AT2021	AT2022	AT2035	AT2050
Element	Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser	Externally-polarized (DC bias) condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid	Cardioid	Cardioid	X/Y Stereo	Cardioid	Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-Eight
Frequency Response	40-20,000 Hz	20-20,000 Hz	30-20,000 Hz	20–20,000 Hz	20-20,000 Hz	20-20,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity	–48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa	–37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa	–39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa	-41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa	-33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa	–42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Impedence	100 ohms	100 ohms	250 ohms	200 ohms	120 ohms	120 ohms
Maximum Input Sound Level	136 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.	144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.	145 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.	122 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.	148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)	149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 159 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
Dynamic Range	113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL	124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL	126 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL	103 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL	136 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL	132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	71 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa	74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa	75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa	75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa	82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa	77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements	48V DC, 2 mA typical	48V DC, 2 mA typical	48V DC, 2 mA typical	N/a	11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical	11-52V DC, 4.7 mA typical
Switches	N/a	N/a	N/a	Off, on/flat, on/roll-off	Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)	Polar selection; Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)

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Product description

Color:Black | style:AT2020

Audio-Technica’s stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: The new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74 dB.

Product information

Color:Black | style:AT2020

Item Weight

1.32 pounds

Product Dimensions

9.6 x 9.6 x 2.6 inches

ASIN

B0006H92QK

Item model number

AT2020

Customer Reviews

2,170 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#22 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#1 in Vocal Condenser Microphones

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

April 13, 2004

Color Name

Black

Compatible Devices

Any Recording Programs, Audio Interfaces with XLR Cable inputs

Computer Platform

Compatible for all Windows and Mac Operating Systems

Connector Type

XLR Connector

Supported Software

Cubase, ProTools, GarageBand

Material Type

Metal

Musical Style

Any Genre

Size

Color Screen

Voltage

240 Volts

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Rob Fleming

I learned this the hard way and can only assume some others are as stupid as I am

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Beware, this is not a USB mic and will take considerable effort and other products to use this with a PC. I learned this the hard way and can only assume some others are as stupid as I am. Returned it and bought the USB version which is fantastic.

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Phillip Rothschild

First class Mic

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2018

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

I've been recording for 50 years, both music and audio books and this is the best mic I've ever used except when in top end recording studios. The difference between those top-end microphones and this one? My engineer says (with a smile) "About a thousand dollars..."

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Eric Leichliter

Don't waste money on a cheap one

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Get this mic first if you are just getting into audio interfaces. Don't waste money on a cheap one. This mic is fantastic on a Scarlet 2i2.

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Rummy

The classic, all-around condenser mic

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

This is basically the all-around, working class grunt mic. Its decently priced and the sound reproduction is very good in a controlled environment. Condenser mics are not meant to be used during live performances in general, so you need to know this beforehand.

In terms of condenser mics, the only other one that matches this guy for the price is the MXL 990. I would say the 2020 has a warmer reproduction.

As for quality, ive dropped this mic a couple times ( i know, thats a no-no for condenser mics) and it still works perfectly fine, my MXL 990 broke on the first drop.

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Cupcake121

Excellent sound and quality

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Bought this for my son's birthday. He uses it to livestream. Excellent sound and quality. I had to buy extra cables and a mic stand to get it in working order. I would definitely make sure you have all the cables, my son was excited to get it, but then had to wait extra days for the the cables before he could actually use it.

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J. A. Smith

Great beginner XLR

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

This is my first XLR mic, purchased to replace a Blue Snowball ICE. The difference is night and day.

Gear: AT202P, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, 6ft Amazon Basics XLR cable, cheap Neewer boom.

The audio is bright, but still rich. My voice is not deep or loud, so it does a great job of capturing it without making me sound like a small child.

I haven't noticed any problems regarding noise floors, but I am also not operating in a treated space, so ambient sound drowns out any noise floor problems the mic/interface might have.

Without any gain, this mic is basically a brick, so you'll have to throw down some gain if your voice is not insanely loud (or if you're not screaming). This will result in picking up a lot of ambient sound. A. Lot.

Will this give you sound to rival, say, an RE-20, SM7B, or even a Procaster? That depends on your mixing skills, somewhat, but in general it will not. Is it absolutely worth the price? Oh yeah. In terms of comparing it to my previous mic (Snowball ICE), the degree to which my audio has improved is simply shameful.

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Donald Wood

Loved the service but I chose another microphone

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

I bought this mic along with an AKG P220. This mic has some great qualities. I ran both mics through an ART PreAmp with the same settings (FLAT EQ, almost zero gain, and a compression ratio 2:1) through a Scarlett Focusrite 6i6 into a Mac Pro running Digital Performer and Logic. After reading some commercial voiceover text and singing some verses, I found the AT2020 had a better signal to noise ratio but the overall sound was too bright. I went with the AKG.

Soundprofessionals has great customer service. Fast order processing and delivery coupled with thorough and thoughtful follow up makes it a cinch to come back to these guys again.

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Austin Bond

great cheap microphone

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

great cheap microphone. Clear audio, bought it as a replacement for a headset microphone. This does require some other equipment though, as it comes with just the microphone itself, no cables or mount. overall buying the XLR version will require an addtional 30-40 dollars worth of equipment to get it to connect to your PC

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I. Dransfield

A flawless entry level XLR choice

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

A whole new world of recording delight - I moved from a Blue Yeti USB mic to this one on the recommendation of a professional musician friend. Basically, as he told me, it's relatively inexpensive for the quality you're getting and - as mic technology is pretty much unchanging these days - will hold its value should I want to re-sell it and move on to an even better unit.

You should be going for something more costly if you're a pro - and if you can afford it - but for the rest of us this is a superb choice. Clean sound, great pickup, sturdy and with a nice weight to it, it does what it's meant to do (i.e. record voices and sounds) brilliantly and doesn't feel like it'll break at a moment's notice like some cheaper mics for cool kids do.

Also, while some might find it a bit unflattering to gape at, I like the look of the thing. Functional and unspectacular, like me in many ways.

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Richard Shillam

Making A Come Back

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2020

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Like a good many men of about my age, born in the great era of popular music in the 1950s/60s/70s, I wanted to be a musical star myself. I learned to play the guitar in my early teens and played in any number (4) of bands in my local area, Drabford, West Yorkshire, always with the hope that my talents would be recognised. All right, I was no Jimmy Page or anything, but I was all right, and anyway, I was more often than not (apart from a short stint in a folk rock outfit called Fantabulous, who had two female vocalists) on lead vocals as well. And while I was no, I don’t know, Brian Wilson singing wise, I could hold a tune, while it was really my lyrics that stood out, or should have (would have had not Mick Slater always had his bass turned up too loud, only because, he reckoned, he couldn’t hear himself over the drums, as played by Ken Trowel, or possibly Kent Rowell, Bob Faust, or Steve Malbranque, otherwise). I took a great deal of trouble over my words, put a lot into them, and saw the music as a vehicle for them rather than an end in themselves. All right, I was no Bob Dylan, but I think I held my own. Had it not been for circumstances beyond my control, the dire state of the live scene in Drabford (never mind the dire state of Drabford), people’s dire taste in music, my first wife Karen’s philanderings (which while they informed a lot of my writing at the time didn’t help my mental health), Mick Slater’s constant criticism not to mention (again) his over loud bass (not to mention his over complicated bass lines), and the unreliability in general of drummers, especially the half decent ones, downright criminality in the case of Steve Malbranque (he was incarcerated for armed robbery weeks before we were to play our first gig in London, at a venue which business folk were said to grace with their presence, just my luck, with the fourth and last incarnation of my band, Incarnation).

All of which said, things as they are these days, with the internet and what have you, youth and good looks apparently not as important as they once were – look at Eddie Sheeran, Louis Scapaldi and those other fat bearded blokes with bobbly hats currently doing the rounds – I thought I might give it another go, solo. Thus I have purchased all the requisite home recording bumf, including this mic, which is excellent by the by, and am finally getting the songs which I envisioned would constitute a concept album by the name of ‘Re:Incarnation’ down. And I quote –

We come and go,
Some fast, some slow,
Through many different ages.
We learn and grow,
It’s all a show
Set on different stages.
Come, take a look,
For life’s a book,
Writ on different pages.
And we must see
The truth to free
Our minds from out their cages.

Reeeeeeeeeeeee
Incarnation
Reeeeeeeeeeeee
Incarnation

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ibrahim i.

200x better than expected

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2019

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

If I could give value for money 6/5 stars I would. This is a STEAL at it's price range. If an SM57 is the staple bang-for-buck for dynamic mics, then this is it's counterpart for condensers. I used it for vocals, acoustics, glockenspiel, shaker, kalimba, ukulele and as a room mic for drum recordings and I can't tell you how perfect it has been for all of these. If you are a budget bedroom producer like me then just grab this and an SM57 and you are all set for life. Amazing mic at a horrendously low price. I am shocked.

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dusty_brooms

You'll need to purchase about $300 of additional equipment to use this product.

Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2019

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

This product doesn't contain all of the parts you'd need to get it working. It doesn't even contain the cable you need to plug it in. In order to use it, you'll need to purchase an additional USB Audio Interface (usually between $150 - $300) as well as two XLR cables (one for input and one for output, about $50 each).

Had to hook it up using an existing phantom power supply and an XLR to USB cable, but when I did this there was a loud, buzzing/hissing on the other end. Couldn't figure out if the issue was the cable, the power supply or the mic and since this mic doesn't come with any other parts, I have no idea what combination of products I need to have the mic work optimally. Also, you can't contact the seller - so I can't ask them.

Really didn't want to have to return this product, but you really can't use it/set it up unless you have an already extensive knowledge of this sort of thing.

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Shubham S

It's fully waste of money, fake product

Reviewed in India on October 21, 2018

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Guys Believe me don't buy it. It's not an orignal product from AudioTechnica, It's not giving such quality. Very bad output. Fully Disappointed. @SMARTEXPERT

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Sweet Guy

The best budget microphone!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2019

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

I started Twitch Streaming and a Youtube Career a while ago and now I'm partnered with some good viewership, I thought I'd take this time to review the microphone I've used for a good number of years now which has never, ever let me down.

This is probably the best budget microphone on the market - it's competitors either sound too "bass-y" or have annoying quirks you just don't need. I would recommend getting the XLR with the additional amplifier just so you actually have some gain control, which is the only single weakness of the AT2020 as it doesn't have gain control built in. Buying the USB version is fine and you will still get great sound quality but you're more limited on sound quality and control as there's no hardware control unit (no amplifier etc).

Now, I originally wanted the XLR but at the time I didn't have enough desk space to have an amp around, so I bought the USB version instead with an arm-mount. Honestly, I couldn't tell the sound difference myself after I ran through my OBS settings and corrected them - it was literally identical to my ears and my £300 headphones. It's an easy plug-n-play solution too so you can even take it on the go and use it without having to lug around an amplifier.

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This is an easy 5 stars for me.

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Ian Craig

A really good mic for this kind of money

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Excellent budget studio mic. Voice quality is really natural sounding. The protective case is handy as is the boom mount that comes with it. It would be nice if a shield came with it as well.

I was concerned about reports of hiss; especially following my experiences with even cheaper microphones and needn't have been. Depending on your needs it can be perfectly adequate as it comes raw, with no processing. For instance, YouTube vids. However, get into audio processing on home videos and results are stunning.

Noise rejection from back and sides is good, allowing me to record a voiceover in the kitchen with a fridge behind it!!

It's quite heavy, so you do need either a solid table mount or a boom stand that's not too lightweight or else you will have problems with it toppling over.

This is fast becoming my 'goto' mic at home in preference to my others which are way higher in noise, which mean processing needs to be a little heavier handed than on the Audio Technica, where you can use minimal editing and get great results.

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CSL37

Audio technica make some great mics, this isn't one of them.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

I bought this purely to test my interface, and only because it was on prime.

It's not a bad mic, it's just that what with being an electret rather than a true condenser (and only having a 2/3" capsule rather than a 'standard' 1") it left everything feeling a bit thin and not hugely clear.

Vocals weren't bad, because it colours the sound in a way I rather liked (purely subjectively). But acoustic guitar and banjo had no punch and sounded crunchy and tinny.

I've used this on a blackstar HD60 2x10, I wasn't blown away by it, but if you're in a rock/metal band and want to do some recording on a tight budget, this is nice mic to get you started (it might be quite good for metal vocals too).

Another upside is, if you need ANY mic fast, this will do a few jobs, to a reasonable standard, and can arrive within a day or two.

Vs. the Samson C01, it's hard to find a winner, this sounds better, but the Samson is half the price...I'd either get two Samson C03's or save up and get an AKG P420.

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Vasiliki D.

Outstanding

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2020

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Some of the reviews a read before purchasing this item seemed to be negative due to some oversight on the customer's part; this is by far the most impressive budget microphone on offer for those looking to begin a home-studio setup without breaking the bank.

As someone who has worked in and amongst professional recording environments, I can say that this entry-level mic is very versatile, and the build quality alone is impressive; it feels sturdier than an AKG C414!

Ultimately, microphones that are offered at this price aren't going to be able to compete with the likes of professional studio equipment, but using this in conjunction with an acoustically-treated environment and some good preamps and post-production will certainly give more advanced gear a run for its money.

Oh, and to the reviewer that complained about this microphone not including a power-source or a cable; that gave me a chuckle! This product's intended customer is your typical eager bedroom-producer, not a podcaster looking for a quick solution to vocal overdubs. Always do your research before committing to a purchase :)

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Elliot Lucak

Amazing price, quality and build

Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2018

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Audio Technica has a long standing history of producing quality audio equipment and the AT2020 is no exception. At $140CAD and about $100USD it cannot be beat for the price.
Clean, natural/neutral sounding audio with amazing flexibility provided you have an XLR audio interface or DAC, with amazingly solid build quality. I wouldn't recommend throwing it around for fun but it should withstand a little accidental abuse here and there.

For anybody looking to purchase this however be aware:
You will need an audio interface capable of providing 48v phantom power or a similarly specced DAC/preamp, as this is an XLR microphone with no built-in electronics to connect to your computer if you wish to pick it up for streaming or other content creation.

I personally use a Behringer UMC202HD which at the time of this review goes for around $80CAD or $70USD which is plenty affordable but, you do not need a dedicated audio interface if you just want to get the microphone working.
There are plenty of affordable preamp-DAC only devices you can buy which are solely to provide phantom power to the microphone and output it to your computer. I personally use an audio interface as my onboard audio headphone amp is too weak to drive my headphones.

There is no XLR cable provided, and unless you already have an audio interface or other type of DAC with an XLR cable, double check that the DAC you wish to purchase to use this microphone with has one. Otherwise you will need to buy an XLR cable seperately. (I'm personally using a very inexpensive no-name cable and I don't feel it compromises the audio quality in any way)

If you wish to mount the microphone on a stand, the microphone comes with a very high quality mount as well as a 5/8" to 3/8" adapter so it should work on any standard threaded mic stand. However if using the microphone for any kind of vocal work, a pop filter is recommended. There are plenty of inexpensive pop filters and mounts that will support the 52mm diameter of the microphone, and higher quality accessories should you want them.

Whether you are looking to produce high quality content online or just simply want an upgrade for chatting with friends and gaming, the AT2020 is an outstanding microphone with very little compromise for the price.

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My Mate Primate

There's nothing better in this pricerange!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2020

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I did a LOT of homework before buying this microphone. Every time I looked at one, there would be something niggly - too much bass, too much top, weak middle and so on. I have quite a nasally voice and was impressed how easily I could sound so much clearer, particularly when using a pop filter.

I do a lot of video conferences from home so I've started using this. People keep telling me how good this sounds. In addition, as a radio amateur, I'm using it with one of my SDRs (Software Defined Radios) which run on my computer.

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Shaan Lehra

Best sound quality for this budget

Reviewed in India on February 8, 2019

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Amazon packaging was not that great but .. everything is fine until your product is safe .. delivery boy was so polite.
Now let’s talk about product .. build quality is awesome .. nice carrying pouch is provided .. 1+4 year warranty is also given by AT .. sound quality is best for this budget.

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AT2020 AUIO-TECHNICA CONDENSER MICROPHONE

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2020

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

For price and the quality you get from Audio tech is first-class as far as I'm concerned, very happy with the AT2020. I would most certainly recommend. Sound quality is second to none and feels and sounds very professional.
Which is great for the intention I want it for, and that is for Twitch Tv Streaming, etc. I use a Behringer Q802USB Mixer for extra tweaking an, of course, the 48-Volt power which it requires. Very Happy ;)

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Non è un microfono per tutti.

Reviewed in Italy on December 15, 2018

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

Sto postando questo qui per chiunque abbia problemi con Audio Technica USB +
Ho preso questo microfono, per sbaglio. Avevo comprato la versione XLR di Amazon Warehouse, ma quando arrivò la confezione conteneva la versione USB + senza i pezzi (la scatola sembrava essere stata seduta su un elefante) . Da quando ho preso il microfono per circa € 50 (e Amazon mi ha rimborsato parte del costo per le parti mancanti) ho deciso di sfruttare al meglio quello che ho comprato, ma subito ho iniziato ad avere problemi.
I livelli sonori durante la registrazione erano bassi... e intendo bassi. La qualità non era male, ma poiché non ero in grado di registrare "hot", dovevo aumentare la post produzione sonora, ottenendo un sacco di rumore di sottofondo. Una ricerca di soluzioni on-line ha gettato commenti dopo commenti di altri utenti lamentandosi dello stesso problematica. Sembra che da quando Windows 7 è diventato Winows 8-10, ci sono stati problemi con i microfoni USB in generale. Livelli particolarmente bassi e suono distorto. Audio Technica non offre una soluzione (si dice che sia un problema con Windows), Microsoft non offre una soluzione (dicono che si tratta di un problema con i driver non validi del fornitore). Vedrete persone maledire sia nei forum Microsoft. E su Amazon questo Natale, vedrai Audio-Technica "scaricare" il loro stock a prezzi bassissimi.

Quindi come ho risolto?

In primo luogo, per correggere i bassi livelli di microfono
Vai in Impostazioni> Sistema> Audio per aumentare il volume di ingresso del microfono.
Avrai bisogno di giocare con i livelli per ciò che è desiderabile per te. Troppo e distorce. Devi essere attento. Questo è un microfono sensibile progettato per raccogliere il rumore a distanza. Non è un buon microfono per giochi o microfono per podcast / vlogger. Prenderà il suono dal tuo computer se è troppo vicino, e prenderà il suono delle persone nell'altra stanza se la stanza non è ben isolata. Ma se sei un musicista, questo potrebbe essere il microfono giusto per te.
Questo sembra risolvere il problema del volume di input, ma non della latenza.

Per correggere la latenza, suggerirei di procurarmi un prodotto Magix fornito con i driver ASIO Magix. Il mio è stato fornito in bundle con Sound Forge Audio Studio 12.5.
In un DAW (io uso Sonar di Cakewalk), vai su Preferenze> Dispositivi e scegli Magix Low Latency 2016
Successivamente, vai alla scheda Impostazioni driver e fai clic su Pannello ASIO. Da qui puoi scegliere il microfono AT2020 come dispositivo di input / output.
Non l'ho provato con ASIO4ALL, ma potrebbe funzionare anche. Personalmente, ho avuto risultati molto contrastanti con questo ASIO4ALL. Ha continuato a interferire con i miei driver Edirol ASIO, quindi ora lo tengo fuori dal mio sistema. Magix non ha mai creato questo problema di conflitto.

Questo sembra aver risolto i problemi che avevo con la latenza durante la registrazione in WASAPI e ora sto ottenendo solide registrazioni con profondità e chiarezza perfettamente allineate. Assicurati che la stanza sia ben isolata e usa uno pop-shield. Una cosa che la gente sembra non capire è che l'AT2020 è un microfono molto sensibile e rileva i rumori di sottofondo. NON è, ripeto NON un buon microfono podcaster / gamer. Tuttavia, è un ottimo microfono per strumenti.

Sono così felice di aver perseverato con questo microfono. Ero pronto a rimandarlo indietro.

Se questo non ha permesso a nessuno di ottenere il microfono, lasciatemi aggiungere che questo problema sembra interessare solo Windows 8-10 (Windows 7 funziona perfettamente con l'AT2020), e per quanto ne so non influisce su Apple.
Spero che qualcuno lo trovi utile.

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Jolina

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2019

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020Verified Purchase

I've never set up an external mic for the pc so I thought setting this thing up was gonna be a task. Turns out it was super simple.

Basically got it for my dad as he's been trying to find a mic, even though I missed out he wanted a USB mic and not something like this buuuuut he has this audio interface which is why I got this mic. Also my friends and uni lecturers who do e-sports warned me not to get a blue yeti but this one instead.

So, yeah, setting it up was easy. The sound quality is great! Only issue is which isn't to do with the mic but the audio interface. When I open an editing program such as vegas or premier pro all the audio is in the left ear due to having two inputs. Trying to fix it but haven't yet!

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