Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, Black

Great USB Microphone - Super Easy Set-up!

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R. Bank

August 4, 2016

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

Great microphone! People used to have so much trouble hearing me on Skype/video calls using my webcam. This mic have changed it completely - also sounds so much better in videos.

I paired it with the AT8458 shockmount and Rode PSA1 stand, and the whole set-up works wonderfully. Also using the WindTech PopGard which works well, though in hindsight, could have just gone for a clip on filter.

21 people found this helpful

Great choice for a home studio

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W. Otto

March 22, 2017

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

Pros
* Great quality recording.
* Quality build

Cons
* A little awkward to use on a desk

Suggestions:
* Get a boom microphone floor stand for this.
* Get a pop filter.
* Note that this is not a noise canceling microphone. It will pick up your neighbor's dog barking and people talking a few rooms away.

The advantages, I believe, of a large condenser microphone are mostly (1) excellent quality, (2) sensitivity and (3) the microphone overloads gracefully. By that, I mean that it does not just go all the way to the power supply rail and latch. As it approaches the power supply rail, it slows down, so to speak. That way, the signal is rounded and does not have the harsh cold distortion typical of dynamic microphones or electret or piezo microphones. Another way to say it, that sounds bad is that the response is non-linear at high sound pressure. Fortunately, this is a desirable feature. It gives a "warmer" sound and allows you to record at a higher volume than otherwise possible. In other words, it has a response similar to a tube amplifier.

This microphone delivers a high quality sound and has headphone monitoring capability built in.

Is the software easy to install? Reasonably so. It takes a couple of attempts for most software drivers for USB devices and this is no different. You may need to close other programs, restart a couple of times, and so on, but eventually you get it installed and all is good.

I am not a musician, but I have been an audiophile and recognize a good microphone from a poor one.

13 people found this helpful

Great Mic for home/studio recording.

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Troy Young

January 9, 2017

Color: BlackVerified 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.

13 people found this helpful

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: BlackVerified 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.

5 people found this helpful

Great build, just not the sound for me.

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