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AT2020 USB USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The new AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility. It plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. Equipped with a USB digital output, the AT2020 USB is perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use.Based on the renowned AT2020
The AT2020 USB is based on the design of Audio-Technica’s critically acclaimed AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone. Like the AT2020, it features a low-mass diaphragm, custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response.
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.
Experience AT2020 USB. Plug it in and transform your sound.
- Side-address studio condenser with USB digital output (Windows and Mac compatible)
- Crystal-clear, natural sound for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use
- 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
- Low self-noise – perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment
- Includes tripod desk stand, pivoting stand mount, USB cable & storage pouch
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| ELEMENT | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-16,000 Hz |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | USB Power (5V DC) |
| WEIGHT | 13.2 oz (374 g) |
| DIMENSIONS | 6.38" (162.0 mm) long,
2.05" (52.0 mm) maximum body diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | USB-type |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | Pivoting stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch; tripod desk stand; 10' (3.1 m) USB cable |
BIT DEPTH: 16 bit
SAMPLE RATE: 44.1 kHz
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The new AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility. It plugs right into your computer's USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. Equipped with a USB digital output, the AT2020 USB is perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use. <br/><b>Based on the renowned AT2020</b> <br/>The AT2020 USB is based on the design of Audio-Technica's critically acclaimed AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone. Like the AT2020, it features a low-mass diaphragm, custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. <br/>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. <br/>Experience AT2020 USB. Plug it in and transform your sound.<br/>Overall ratingÂ
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PostedJanuary 27, 2012
Environment:Studio
Expertise:Expert
How Long:Over a year
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Bought this microphone a few years ago and I love it. Only problem I'm having is that for some reason my codec splits it into two inputs, and the stereo input is considerably louder on the left channel than it is on the right. For Mono recording it's perfect. It has only done this on my Windows Vista system, all other system it works fine.
Sound is phenomenal, though the tripod it comes with is cheaply made and will break if the microphone falls.
Pros Piano, Vocals, Ambience, Guitar Amp, Guitar
Cons codecs
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Great mic, easy to use
PostedNovember 26, 2011
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Expertise:Intermediate
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I purchased a used AT2020 USB, to set up a home studio. I record vocals and voice overs, and wanted a quality mic. I am totally impressed with the recordings I've made with this mic! Not only is it easy to set up and use, but the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommended!
Pros Vocals, Film/Video Production, Voiceover/Dialog
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Polished Professional Sound
PostedOctober 20, 2011
from Euless, TX, USA
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I see videos everyday on the Internet that are from big name companies that sound like they were recorded from the bottom of a barrel. This microphone gives you clear sound with a minimum of fuss. My main experience has been with voice and it picks up voice very well. Crystal clear results.
Pros Field Recording, Voiceover/Dialog, Podcast
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Great mic for podcasts
PostedOctober 20, 2011
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
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I use this mic for recording podcasts and voice-overs for software demonstrations. The sound is clear and accurate for the human voice and the built-in USB connection eliminates the need for and external mixer or analog-to-digital converter.
Pros Voiceover/Dialog, Podcast
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Insanely simple, Outstanding quality.
PostedOctober 20, 2011
from Charlotte, NC
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I plugged the mic into a USB port, the computer immediately recognized it. Integration into Audacity is seamless and the sound reproduction is everything you'd expect from a good condensor mic.
This is a great little mic for home studios with computer control.
Pros Vocals, Guitar
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It would be awfully nice to use 2 of these at once with my MacBook Pro (w/2 USB ports) for stereo recording or voice + instrument. Is this possible with GarageBand, ProTools or Logic?
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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I don't know what yowradio meant by a "switcher," unless he meant a USB hub, in which case I'm not sure he understood that this is a MacBook Pro with 2 separate USB ports (System Profiler shows "Bus Number: 0x1d" and "0x1a"). Maybe those numbers indicate the ports are not truly separate busses, but it certainly looks that way, the way the info is presented in System Profiler. Thanks for everyone's input.3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Forget 2 USB mics on the same switcher. The basic problem is that digital and analog are so different. Yes, you can find plenty of ways to convert from USB to analog or visa-versa, but not to run USB mics in pairs to a single PC.You can hook up multiple analog mics to an inexpensive USB out switcher, but no joy on multiple USB mics to the same source.
If you want to do this, I suggest the less expensive analog version of the AT2020 USB. For what you save on two of those, you can get a small switcher that gives you two analog mics in, to a single USB out to your PC.
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. You can do this if you are using a Mac by creating and configuring an Aggregate Device. This is a very easy thing to do. Please note this is not possible with a Windows operating system. Plug in both microphones and then follow the directions at the below link.http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1215
Please note the screens for your version of the OS may be a little different than what you see in the link, but they should be close enough to help you set it up.
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Experience:Â Pro
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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what is special about this mic. i am looking into buying it but not sure what is so nice about it. kind of new to music so.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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This mic is simple to set up and use. I was impressed by the quality of recordings I was able to make with it. It's durable as well.Age:Â 45-54
User Type:Â Studio
Experience:Â Pro
2 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
McComb, MS
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Thank you for your inquiry. The convenience of a USB connection on our very popular, side address, AT2020 studio microphone makes this a very nice microphone to haveAge:Â 45-54
Experience:Â Pro
3 months, 4 weeks ago
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Stow, OH
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Since technology continues to update every year will this mic still be compatible with most MAC/PC computers in the future?
Or should I buy one with that doesn't include a USB connector
Age:Â 18-24
User Type:Â Studio
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4 months, 1 week ago
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With USB "3" due out soon, you should be good to go for a while, but it depends on where YOU plan on going!If "onward and upward" is the answer, then you will be entering the realm of mixers and mic pres, so a conventional mic would be with you for a lifetime...
Plus, you're given the option for better mics.
Also - there are XLR-to-USB converters, so a conventional XLR mic can still be used now with your existing USB setup, yet be compatible with mixing boards and mic pres down the road.
Good luck!
MG
Age:Â 45-54
User Type:Â Studio
Experience:Â Pro
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. I have heard nothing about USB going away. Technology does change quite often, although USB has been around for a long time. USB 3 has recently been released and appears to be backward compatible with other USB devices. If you purchase the non USB version of the microphone you will still need an interface to connect the microphone to the computer and most of those are either USB or Firewire.Age:Â 45-54
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4 months, 1 week ago
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Stow, OH
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my usb cable spoiled so i am wondering if i could get it somewhere else or is the cable common?? By the way i live in singapore thank you
Age:Â 25-34
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Experience:Â Novice
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Any USB 2.0 compliant cable will work. I sometimes use a generic 30 foot USB 2.0 extender with my mic, and it works just fine.3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry, You can contact our office in Singapore. They should be able to help you.Audio-Technica (S.E.A.) Pte. Ltd
Singapore
Tel: +65-67495686
Fax: +65-67495689
E-mail: sales@audio-technica.com.sg
Web site: www.audio-technica.com.sg
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I bout this mic for vocal recording. My DAW program is Mixcraft 5. I bought a M audio fast trac pro interface... bc my sound card in laptop not that good.. I now i can hook mic into usb port in my laptop and it works but theres latency.. I turn the latency down but still a little delay there. so thats why i bought the m audio fast track pro.. I bought me a xlr adapter.. It has xlr on one end and mini usb on the other.. Then I got me a usb hub that plugs in the wall and connected my usb to the input of the hub and another usb with mini usd on the other end and plugged it in to the xlr adapter hoping and paying it works. but no sucess. is there anyway to make this work.. I hope I didnt waste my money on usb mic..:(
Age:Â 18-24
User Type:Â Studio
Experience:Â Novice
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Latency, as you found out, is inherent with many systems.Especially with slow hard disk and processor speeds.
Faster is better.
The trick is listening BEFORE processing.
By running the signal into your DAW, then back, there is processing involved, so you'll have latency.
With a USB mic, the OS may be able to give you back your signal in, or close to, real time but you also need to wait on the DAW to give you the pre-recorded tracks, which requires processing time.
Worst case, you live with a slight delay and offset your tracks in the DAW.
Save the USB mic for real-time recording (EX: voice and acoustic guitar recorded together) and use a conventional mic with your FastTrack, with mic monitoring through the FastTrack before it goes into the DAW.
'Hope this helps,
MG
Age:Â 45-54
User Type:Â Studio
Experience:Â Pro
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. If I follow what you are attempting do, I doubt this will work. The microphone is designed to work with the USB Audio Codec that is part of the computer operating system.and requires that the microphone is connected directly to the computer.Age:Â 45-54
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3 months, 2 weeks ago
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