Audio-Technica AT2020 USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone

Audio-Technica AT2020 USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone
The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB-X is the latest version of the famous AT2020 microphone, with the convenience of USB-C. Designed for podcasters, streamers, and musicians, it features 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate, cardioid pattern, mute button, headphone input with volume control, and a dedicated desktop stand.

Critically Acclaimed
The AT2020USB-X is specially designed to meet the needs of podcasters, streamers, and other creators, offering the critically acclaimed, award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of plug-and-play USB-C operation. The microphone’s directional pickup (cardioid) keeps the focus on your voice or other chosen sound source, while its high-resolution A/D converter (up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate) ensures extremely clear, natural sound reproduction. The AT2020USB-X features a built-in headphone jack with volume control to let you directly monitor the microphone signal with no delay. It also offers a mix control to let you blend the microphone’s audio with audio from the computer, and has a silent touch-sensitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audio at the microphone. 

The microphone comes with a custom desk stand, 3/8″-16 to 5/8″-27 threaded adapter, and 10′ 6.6′ (23.01 m) USB-C to USB-A cable with a USB-A to USB-C adapter.

Features

• Condenser microphone with USB output for digital recording
• Plug and play high-resolution USB-C connection and includes a cable with USB-C and USB-A options
• Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for streaming, podcasting, and music and video production
• Zero-latency headphone monitoring with volume control, allowing you to monitor the microphone signal with no delay
• Mix control allows you to blend your microphone signal with computer audio
• A soft-touch capacitive mute button with LED indicator is conveniently located on the body of the microphone to quickly mute audio
• High-resolution A/D converter with up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction
• The two-state LED indicator ring lights blue to indicate that the microphone is receiving USB power and lights red when audio is muted at the microphone
• Newly designed heavy-duty desk stand is included, as well as a 3/8″-16 to 5/8″-27 threaded adapter

​​​Specifications:

System requirements	USB2.0 compliant
Supported OS	Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey (Please check the product’s web page for the latest information.)
Element	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar pattern	Cardioid
Frequency response	20-20,000Hz
Power supply	USB power (5 VDC)
Bit depth	16 bit/24 bit
Supported sampling rates	44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz
Controls	Headphone level control, Mix control, Mute
Dimensions	142mm long, 52mm maximum body diameter
Weight	About 373g
Output connector	USB Type-C
Headphone output	110 mW (at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms)
Headphone jack	3.5mm (1/8″) stereo mini-jack
Included accessories	•Stand (AT8702) •3/8″-16 to 5/8″-27 threaded adapter •USB cable (about 2.0 m (6.6′), USB Type-C to USB Type-A) •USB conversion adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C)