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Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

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Brand	Audio-Technica
Model Name	AMZATR2100USB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Connector Type	USB, XLR
Special Feature	Vocals, Recording equipment, Musical instrument
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer, Headphone, Headphone, Personal Computer
Color	Silver
Included Components	Stand Clamp For 5/8"-27 Threaded Stands, 10' Xlr To Xlr Cable, Audio-Technica Atr2100-Usb Cardioid Dynamic Usb Microphone, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Tripod Desk Stand, 6.6' Mini Usb Cable See more
Polar Pattern	Unidirectional
Item Weight	1.7 Pounds

About this item

Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on stage use
Built in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor your microphone output without audible delay
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear; System requirements Macintosh MAC OS X, USB 1.0 or 2.0, 64 MB RAM minimum, Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, USB 1.0 or 2.0, 64 MB RAM minimum

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Output Options USB output for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system's microphone input for use in live performance.	Smooth, extended frequency response Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use.	Compatible with Windows and Mac The microphone plugs right into your computer's USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software.


Headphone jack Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone as well as adjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls.	Reduce unwanted noise Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source.	Sturdy construction Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance.


Tripod or stand clamp use Included tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and portable tabletop use. Threaded stand clamp attaches securely to a conventional mic stand.	Includes USB, XLR cables, tripod desk stand, and stand clamp or threaded stands.

Consumer Alert

Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level; and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888- CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.

Product Description

The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring with no audible delay. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use. Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response

Product information

Item Weight

1.7 pounds

Product Dimensions

7.9 x 2.2 x 10.62 inches

ASIN

B004QJOZS4

Item model number

ATR2100-USB

Batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required.

Customer Reviews

3,188 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#24,530 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#8,648 in Music Recording Equipment

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

March 8, 2011

Color Name

Silver

Compatible Devices

Personal Computer, Headphone, Headphone, Personal Computer

Connector Type

USB, XLR

Hardware Interface

USB

Material Type

Samsung

Mixer Channel Quantity

Size

case

Hardware Platform

Power Source

USB

Warranty & Support

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3 star		6%
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Esteban

Good for Money

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 13, 2022

Style: ATR2500-USBVerified Purchase

This was a while ago and mine just broke 7 years talk about value!!

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SlipperySnail

After a year Review

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2014

Style: ATR2500-USBVerified Purchase

Purchase Date : 11/17/14
Edit Date : 7/10/15 , To be more informative.
Hello prospective reader, to those that plan on recording their voices for say, a YouTube channel, allow me to just suggest trying out some of the cheap microphones you can easily get from a headset. I purchased this product for $56.99, and what comes along is a neat plastic box containing therein: a cheaply-made plastic 3-legged microphone stand, the premium-feeling USB Microphone itself, a USB-A to USB-B male converter, along with the manual.

As much as this can be construed as a shameless plug to my YouTube channel, if you check out my "Blacklight Retribution Playlist" ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu061wCwBpHOen2XExy44Y9TnffVtwdIF) and start from #18 from the playlist, you will be able to differentiate the difference over using this Microphone and using a built-in laptop microphone. #18 is Pain, which is me while using the Microphone, and #19 is Ninjas, where I use a built-in Laptop Microphone. Something to mention is that I did have a pop filter attached in #18, but after testing the microphone without the filter, the change is mostly negligible. (At least in my opinion.)

To sum up, the built-in laptop microphone couldn't stand a chance. This microphone pretty much felt like it was on a wholly different level better. After my first time testing out the microphone, you can definitely recognize the difference between the consumer-grade and professional-grade microphones. That's not to say, I've tested microphones that are in a studio, but the extra money to invest in a microphone over a consumer-grade headset is worth it.

All things considered, buying this microphone is a great first investment if you're certain on "becoming famous" so to say on YouTube. A lot of people say neat things on the Blue Yeti and the Blue Snowball, and they may be right on their products. I'm just saying that if you're looking to invest money into a microphone, you might as well research what kind so that you don't end up putting well over $100 on extra features. That said, I guess a more apt comparison would be the Blue Snowball and the Microphone. The Blue Yeti costs approximately $50 more, but offers more features for more situations, so unless you're only going to be recording your own voice, the Blue Yeti might fit your needs. Since I have not purchased the Blue Snowball, I don't have an opinion on it. Under the white color, it is significantly cheaper and offers different recording styles, but the recording itself may not be as optimal. ($48.99 as of 7/10/15)

As for Audio-Technica themselves, I'm not sure if I'm ready to say I'm a fan of their products. I have purchased an Audio technica ATHM50 Headphone set a couple of years earlier, and I haven't managed to break them just yet despite putting some heavy load of pressure on them while having heavy gaming sessions, so I'm glad I have that going for me. As of 7/7/15, I "broke" my microphone and I've sent it back to Audio-Technica through a warranty for repairs.

Audio-Technica provides a lifetime warranty for people that purchase this microphone in the US, just as long as they fill out the warranty form and ship it to them. They state on their website they will be able to repair it in about a week give or take and send it back using UPS Air Next Day, so I'll be updating as necessary. My hopes are that it will come back working as per usual.

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Bobbo

Somebody pinch me.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 1, 2013

Style: ATR2100-USBVerified Purchase

This Audio Technica mic, the ATR2100-USB, is just kickin'! INCREDIBLE off-axis rejection at 90º for you stage types, almost absolute rear-end rejection. It sounds as good as comparative tests I've heard of the Apogee MiC (all respect to Apogee, a wonderful company) and comes with all the extras: tripod stand, both USB and XLR cables of realistic length, mic clip you can use on the tripod stand or a regular mic stand.

Sound is, of course, the bottom line: What should you reasonably expect of a mic that costs so little? To be shocked, that's what. Excellent sound, slight presence rise at about 2K, peaks a bit higher at 5K. Amazing for around $36 on Amazon, and it sounds better than some AT mics I''ve used that cost a couple hundred dollars; less peaky and intrusive in the high mids. With that more moderate presence boost, it'd likely be super for guitar as well, though I've not experimented with that as yet. Wow! I've run a recording/production suite since 1978, and have worked with many mics costing as much as 30x this price: Neumanns, AKGs, other Audio Technicas, Rødes, Sennheisers, on and on. For my purposes, this $36 mic (at time of my purchase) stands up in this good company as being quite usable, and for voice, perhaps almost in range of some of the best. No, it's not an $8,000 Neumann. It doesn't need to be.

I have no complaints about the excessive noise floor that others have mentioned. Frequency response is excellent, distortion remarkably low. Yes, it rolls off rapidly at the bottom end at around 50Hz, but you're going to be rolling that off anyway most of the time. You may have to look elsewhere if you're recording taiko drums or whalesong. Or maybe not. Thirty six dollars! I keep shaking my head. This feels like a mistake. It compares favorably to the Apogee Mic in online tests, and stands tall against a Røde NT1 I'm using for voice over work in the main studio. I look forward to bringing it into the A studio with its hypercritical speakers and hearing what it can do.

In operation, I've tried it on the Mac with Logic Pro X and on the iPad, using the required Camera Connection Kit, in Garage Band and Meteor. It performed very well. In Garage Band, I was able to listen to the already recorded tracks while monitoring the voice via the ATR2100-USB's integral headphone jack, 1/8". Yup. Playback of accompaniment material with zero-latency monitoring on your voice. Good stuff. On the Mac, I needed to unplug the mic in order to hear playback through my speakers, for some reason; this was not true on the iPad, as plugging the headphones into the iPad jack resulted in playback even with the mic still plugged in. I'll experiment further with Logic - may be a Mac thing, or I may just have messed up. Goldberg's Law: "there's always one more button."

So would I recommend this mic? To anyone. If you're cutting a classical violin partita album you'll have to use your own judgment, but A/B tests may yield surprises. I can't speak to longevity, obviously, since this just arrived. I've had some mics I've used successfully for 10 years and more. But for Windows, Mac or iOS recording (latter with the CCK), this is a tough one to beat. Don't even try.

Five stars cuz that's all there are. --BobboGoldberg, 9/1/13

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CSN

The ATR2100 sounds great.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 8, 2018

Style: ATR2100-USBVerified Purchase

The biggest reason I can confidently recommend this microphone, though, is how well it works for the students in my writing classes. They use the ATR2100 for recording podcasts and the audio components of digital stories. The mics are “plug-n-play” for Macs and most Windows operating systems after XP. There are no drivers to install and the microphone will work with almost any software. They just need to be plugged in so that the machine can recognize them. All-in-all, this is an excellent, no-nonsense, inexpensive microphone.

4 people found this helpful

Neville Merritt

Recommended to me and I'll recommend it to you too.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 24, 2017

Style: ATR2100-USBVerified Purchase

This is the current model of one that was recommended by one of the main on-line course creators and I can see why. It is simple to use, very clear and has optional inputs. I have used it with the Zoom H5 for recording so far, and I am expecting the same performance used as a desk microphone with my PC. It is light and easy to carry. The case is a bit plasticky and won't stand too much of a battering but I don't intend to throw it around. Only one word of warning, I purchased through Geartrex and at the time of ordering they were not VAT registered so I cannot reclaim the VAT paid. This made it 20% more expensive than it needed to be, for a business purchase. For a private purchase it makes no difference.

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Efi

Good beginner-friendly mic. Get a boom and shock mount, though.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 3, 2016

Style: ATR2500-USBVerified Purchase

Decent sound-quality, beginner-friendly (plug-and-play). If you're a sound guru, this mic may not have enough settings or customization for you, but for those of us just starting out, it's good quality for it's price. Body arrived a teensy bit scratched, but I got it for the way it records, not for how it looks.

Picks up EVERY sound that's in front of it, so a boom arm and shock mount will be necessary. If you mount it on the tripod and set it on your desk, your recordings will be full of typing and table bumps.

3 people found this helpful

Amazon Customer

Great mic for Skype/Conference calls

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 31, 2019

Style: ATR2100-USBVerified Purchase

I purchased this mic after researching best microphones for picking up as little background noise as possible and that also offers mic monitoring so I can hear my own voice during conference calls. I'm a fan of mic monitoring as I feel that I have more control over my voice due to being able to monitor my own voice in real time.
This mic ticked all the boxes for me - the only thing I'd change if it was possible would be to offer a desktop version rather than being in an actual microphone format for looking more aesthetic on a desk.

One person found this helpful

Hannah B

Good mic for the money

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 7, 2014

Style: ATR2500-USBVerified Purchase

OK, the downsides:

The mic stand is flimsy but you can probably buy another - we have paid for the mic not the stand.
The headphone input needs some wiggling from time to time - not had the mic long enough to know if this is going to get worse?

the plus sides - great mic for the money - clear, easy to use, pics up sound well provided you are pretty close to the mic (I am only using it for vocals).
I use my mic for demo writing and rough recording. It is great for this purpose. Am using without a pop shield and haven't needed one.
Plugged it into my mac and was able to use it straight away, very easy!!

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