Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser Microphone (USB connection) for voiceover, podcasting, streaming and recording

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Here’s a hugely important piece of information that you should know before deciding: USB vs XLR microphones Designed for fixed or mobile use, the AT2020UBSi plugs into your iPad, iPhone or computer to record professional quality. Plug & play functionality Audio-Technica’s AT2031 is engineered to amplify and record stringed instruments, piano and percussion. It offers a smooth extended frequency response with a slight rise in the high frequency region for a more detailed sound. As with all microphones in the 20 Series, the AT2031 offers outstanding performance and sturdy construction at a cost-effective price. The controlson the AT2020 aren’t as easy to useas I would have liked, since you can’t really tell how much gain you dialed in by just looking at it. Novices who are currently using this microphone are very happy that they don’t need any additional equipment for this product to work.

The AT2020USBi feeds via the Micro-HDMI cable for convenient and simple mobile use. No drivers are necessary, it is Class-Compliant. Mic stand adaptor In 2020, we debuted a range of limited edition 20 Series products, including the AT2020TYO Cardioid Condenser Microphone in an indigo blue finish and the AT2020V and AT2020USB+V in a reflective silver finish.High-quality A/D converter with a sampling frequency of 24-bit / 96 kHz for high resolution sound reproduction Additionally, it doesn’t provide you with a Gain control, which is just silly! Since you have to adjust this via the sound settings of your OS. The AT2031 was released in 2011 to provide a cost-effective recording solution for stringed instruments in both live and studio applications.

Cardioid microphone with Micro-HDMI output for high-resolution recording, on iPad or iPhone (with Lightning connector) or on the computer via USB 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.

How does the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X sound?

In fact, most professional studios have a couple of those lying around that they use more often than you’d think.

The low self-noise of the AT 2020USB+ makes it perfect for use with the most advanced state-of-the-art digital recording equipment. Well known for consistency and reliability, the Audio Technica AT2020 studio condenser microphone has developed this USB microphone version to be both first-class and convenient. Features. Not much options here, simple cardioid polar pattern without any padding or filter switches. At the price it's okay though. Also, less stuff to get ruined. And if this is your first mic it's a great learning tool for mic placement and stuff. Combining high audio resolution and numerous connectivity options, AT2020USBi adds a level of audio quality and practicality to the range of Audio-Technica microphones. Designed from the famous AT2020, the AT2020USBi has a digital output with A/D converter that allows a sampling frequency of 24-bit / 96kHz to provide articulation and intelligibility, ideal for recording in a home studio, outdoors and also for podcasting or voiceovers. The AT2020USBi is equipped with an high quality A/D converter with a sampling frequency of 24-bit / 96 kHz sound reproduction resolution. The cardioid polar pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection and the quality of the capsule provides a highly intelligible sound reproduction. “Gain control” Speech recordings confirmed that this mic has essentially the same sound character as its wired counterpart: rather than sounding completely neutral, it does add a hint of warmth to the lower mids in a vocal, and it imparts a very slightly compressed quality that's mildly reminiscent of some valve mics. In other words, it has a slightly flattering tonality. In past tests we've found the AT2020 to be kinder to female vocals than many budget microphones, and there's nothing to suggest that this version will be any different in that respect. The AT2020 USB+ is well suited to a wide range of vocal styles, though, and it can also double up as a very capable acoustic instrument mic.Both microphones are identical in both sound- and built-quality, but the difference lies in that the AT2020 USB comes with Gain and Headphone Mix controls and doesn’t require any additional gear to work.