Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, Black

Absoluetly the Best USB microphone on the Market

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Newheart2008

March 27, 2013

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This mic is new to the market for 2013 and is absolutely the best and most sensitive USB microphone on the market. I haven't tried the stand as all the other reviewers of the regular 2020 stated that the stand was junk intended only for portable use. Go ahead and get a good mic stand and shock mount to protect your investment. This entry from Audio-Technica is a true competitor for the Blue Yeti, as the 2020 plus now has the headphone jack for no latency monitoring and track play. It is so sensitive that the pop filter is also pretty much a necessity. Only problem was the way the package was listed on Amazon. It appeared that you would get a Nady pop filter, but instead it was some sort of generic brand. It works fine but the pop filter netting smells like something electrical burning.

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I have my own YouTube channel and wanted a pretty good, yet reasonably priced microphone for some high ...

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Eric

November 11, 2016

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020USB+Verified Purchase

I have my own YouTube channel and wanted a pretty good, yet reasonably priced microphone for some high quality commentary. I started using the Blue Yeti, which was the first mic I bought. Don't get me wrong, the Blue Yeti is an excellent mic especially for the price. The only issues with the Yeti are it's size, lack of accessories (or more expensive accessories because of it's size) and the quality of the mic when you speak too close to it. I wanted a mic that was a little more cardioid focused and in a similar price range. The Audio-Technica AT2020USB fit the bill perfectly. The mic does have less features but, in my opinion, it does sound a little better than the Yeti but it's close. It's also significantly smaller and nicer lookings, with way more available features. If you want a mic with tons of different features and good audio quality, I'd say go with the Yeti. But if you want a mic with great cardioid sound, clear vocals and compact size, choose this mic.

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Great Mic for home/studio recording.

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Troy Young

January 9, 2017

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020USB+Verified Purchase

This little bad boy is great for home recording. If you are not used to using a Cardiod mic and have just been getting by with cheap headsets and desktop mics then is an VERY large upgrade. Do note that it picks up A LOT more that you are used to. I could hear water running like it was right next my ear, but that was in the next room over. You will have to get used to that and dampen your recording space or find a space that is quiet. I have to turn off my HVAC when recording as that will be picked up as well.

I didn't even bother with the little desktop stand. Just one look at the picture and I knew it wasn't going to be stable. Plus one bump into that table is going to ruin the recording session. I'd advise in getting a decent stand and a shock mount (see the picture) a pop filter is always a good thing to add also.

The headphone input is indeed lagless! I.e, you aren't hearing a delay in your voice as you record. There are two dials one for the mix if you want to hear your background track or whatever other audio track while you are recording. the other dial is to ramp up or down the volume for the mic.

Having it be USB is great. I can hook this directly up to my laptop if I'm going to record elsewhere. I was going to go XLR but decided I don't need the jump yet so I used the money I was going to use on a digital interface and got some nice accessories.

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Best home studio mic ever, professional level sound

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Capt. Malcom Reynolds

March 14, 2015

Color: Blackstyle: AT2020USB+Verified Purchase

Brilliant mic. Fantastic for home studio applications....hell, it would be good for professional studio applications as well. The fact that I can output from the computer to the 3.5mm monitor jack on the mic is super useful. I can listen to the base track and still monitor what I'm playing as I put down another track. My mac recognised the mic as an output device and all I had to do was select the AT2020 as both input and output. Easiest and most convenient thing ever for a home/usb device.

The sound is of the highest quality. I've only had it for a few days but I've done a few harmonica recordings and dubbed them into a few studio tracks...you can't tell the difference from the sound quality. Whatever you need to record, this mic can handle it.

A couple neg reviews complained about picking up ambient noises...what mic doesn't? If you're not working in a proper studio with sound insulation can you really blame the mic? A foam pop filter and playing with the input levels you can find that sweet spot where you don't get the ambients but you still get a rich, lovely sound from your voice or instrument. I have the mic set up right next to my computer desk which is right next a window. Still very easy to get the levels right for ambient-free tracks.

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