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title: "AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone (Discontinued)"
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# USB plug & play - instant compatibility 74 dB SNR - crystal-clear sound Cardioid pattern - focused audio capture AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone (Discontinued)

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** S/.1035
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your voice, own the room—plug in and stand out!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone (Discontinued) by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** S/.1035 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/807551-at2020usb-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphone-discontinued)

## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Use Cases:** Ideal for podcasting, home studios, voiceovers, and field recording—your all-in-one vocal solution.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Seamlessly connects to Windows, Mac, and even Linux systems via USB—no drivers, no hassle.
- • **Studio-Quality Clarity:** Experience pristine, natural sound with a custom low-mass diaphragm engineered for extended frequency response.
- • **Focused Audio Isolation:** Cardioid polar pattern minimizes background noise, ensuring your voice stands out in any environment.
- • **Low Self-Noise Performance:** Perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording setups, capturing every nuance without unwanted hiss.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT2020USB is a professional-grade cardioid condenser microphone with USB connectivity, delivering studio-quality sound with low self-noise and extended frequency response. Compatible across major OS platforms, it’s designed for podcasters, home studio artists, and voiceover professionals seeking clear, focused audio with effortless setup.

## Description

Product Description 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. From the Manufacturer Audio-Technica AT2020USB Condenser Microphone, Cardioid

Review: Makes easy sound really, really good. - First of all here are some important things you'll want to know: | THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS 1) This mic sounds fantastic for the price. You will, however, want to consider the AT2020+ / Plus version if you'd like to hear yourself along with your computer's audio straight through a single jack on the mic. 2) It's plug and play with everything, or at least as close as it gets. If it's got a USB port it's pretty likely that this mic will work. I personally use it with my PlayStation 4 and it requires zero setup. The PS4 instantly recognizes it as a microphone only and not as a mic/headphones combo. | BACKSTORY I love this company and have several of their products at this point (which will come up in this review). With that at the forefront I'll give a little backstory to explain why I got the mic. I devised a super complicated setup with which I can split my PlayStation 4's HDMI to my TV as well as my computer's monitor. I do this with a ViewHD HDMI matrix with 4 inputs & 2 outputs. I can watch the same thing on both screens or separate things simultaneously. With this HDMI 'splitter' I can also have the audio split off through a standard 3.5mm headphone jack which I run into a line level input on my M-Audio Fast Track C600 audio interface using a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. The reason I do this is because I also have another Audio-Technica mic, the AT4040 XLR, running through this mixer. The 4040 is for recording my voice on my PC, and the 2020 is for voice chat on the PlayStation 4. So to mix it down for you - here's what I end up being able to hear in a single pair of headphones (which just so happen to be Audio-Technica, the ATH-M50): 1) PlayStation 4 audio - via the HDMI splitter above 2) Desktop PC audio (anything playing on my computer) - using the audio interface as the ASIO soundcard 3) AT4040 Microphone - to hear my own voice with no delay and also record to the computer All these things go through my audio mixer's realtime monitoring output, which means there is no delay or 'latency', it's a beautiful thing to hear yourself the entire time you're chatting on PS4 (or any other situation for that matter) for those who haven't experienced it. I'm used to it from recording rap vocals. This is why depending on your usage, you might want to look at the next model up, the AT2020+ which has monitoring built-in. | GENERAL CONDENSER MIC INFO & CLOSING OPINIONS Still with me? I know that was a lot but I wished there was more information similar to this when I was setting this all up. If it helps out one person over the course of the next thousand years, I'll have done my job! In terms of being a condenser microphone, be aware that this has a 'proximity effect,' which is sometimes useful and sometimes not. It's basically the idea that if you're very close to the mic, your voice will sound very much like you're broadcasting on the radio - deep and punchy. If you're farther away, you're going to sound that way - distant and quiet. Also be aware that you'll probably want a pop shield to reduce 'plosives' like that burst of air when you say P's and B's. Essentially all mics will need that plosive control. Like I said, I'm a big fan of Audio-Technica and their products have always been of the highest tier in terms of quality. I've never needed to contact support but I'm confident they'd be as awesome as the products themselves. Big recommendation for AT here from me. Good luck!
Review: Excellent! Works with Linux too! - While looking for an inexpensive but accurate microphone to use for recording amateur audio-book quality sound, I read many professional and private equipment reviews. The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser Microphone seemed to provide the most bang for the buck. I heeded the caveats concerning the instability of the accompanying tripod stand and purchased a weighted desktop pedestal, as well as a suspension mount and pop filter. (The last is a worthwhile addition as this mic will pick up plosives and sibilance without it.) From the moment I plugged it in, it worked flawlessly. If your system has a built-in condenser microphone(s), you may need to choose this as your primary audio input and adjust the level for best results. My recorded voice always sounds nasal and edgy to my ear, but I was impressed by the flat response and the chest resonance this microphone picked up. When I used the AT2020USB to create 16-bit CD-quality audio file, my voice sounded completely natural and unforced. The only drawback was that it also picked up fan and hum from my computers. Isolating the stand and repositioning the mic provided for optimum performance. The accompanying information promises that it will work with Microsoft and Macintosh operating systems, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it worked equally well when plugged into my Linux (Ubuntu) laptop. I have yet to try it with Fedora, but I have no reason to expect anything other than great performance. For the price and purpose intended, this was an excellent microphone at a reasonable price.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001AS6OYC |
| Antenna Location | Singing, Streaming |
| Audible Noise | 74 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #150,803 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1,508 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
| Built-In Media | microphone |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Headphone |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,065) |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Range | 200 hz 18 khz |
| Frequency Response | 16000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310100858, 04961310118747 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 10 x 3 x 10 inches |
| Item Type Name | Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone |
| Item Weight | 0.37 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Mfr Part Number | AT2020USB |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only |
| Model Name | AT2020USB |
| Model Number | AT2020USB |
| Number of Batteries | CR123A batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | USB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 74 dB |
| Special Feature | USB |
| UPC | 640034443406 230494831235 613815562139 003111003601 066512807261 420051428286 133587599862 496131010085 798304266504 056126423506 042005155200 798304198638 |
| Warranty Description | 2 year warranty on parts and labor. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Color:** black
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Headphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Connector Type:** USB
- **Included Components:** microphone
- **Model Name:** AT2020USB
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Streaming
- **Special Feature:** USB

## Images

![AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone (Discontinued) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZhAUZzz6L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes easy sound really, really good.
*by B***N on April 29, 2015*

First of all here are some important things you'll want to know: | THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS 1) This mic sounds fantastic for the price. You will, however, want to consider the AT2020+ / Plus version if you'd like to hear yourself along with your computer's audio straight through a single jack on the mic. 2) It's plug and play with everything, or at least as close as it gets. If it's got a USB port it's pretty likely that this mic will work. I personally use it with my PlayStation 4 and it requires zero setup. The PS4 instantly recognizes it as a microphone only and not as a mic/headphones combo. | BACKSTORY I love this company and have several of their products at this point (which will come up in this review). With that at the forefront I'll give a little backstory to explain why I got the mic. I devised a super complicated setup with which I can split my PlayStation 4's HDMI to my TV as well as my computer's monitor. I do this with a ViewHD HDMI matrix with 4 inputs & 2 outputs. I can watch the same thing on both screens or separate things simultaneously. With this HDMI 'splitter' I can also have the audio split off through a standard 3.5mm headphone jack which I run into a line level input on my M-Audio Fast Track C600 audio interface using a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. The reason I do this is because I also have another Audio-Technica mic, the AT4040 XLR, running through this mixer. The 4040 is for recording my voice on my PC, and the 2020 is for voice chat on the PlayStation 4. So to mix it down for you - here's what I end up being able to hear in a single pair of headphones (which just so happen to be Audio-Technica, the ATH-M50): 1) PlayStation 4 audio - via the HDMI splitter above 2) Desktop PC audio (anything playing on my computer) - using the audio interface as the ASIO soundcard 3) AT4040 Microphone - to hear my own voice with no delay and also record to the computer All these things go through my audio mixer's realtime monitoring output, which means there is no delay or 'latency', it's a beautiful thing to hear yourself the entire time you're chatting on PS4 (or any other situation for that matter) for those who haven't experienced it. I'm used to it from recording rap vocals. This is why depending on your usage, you might want to look at the next model up, the AT2020+ which has monitoring built-in. | GENERAL CONDENSER MIC INFO & CLOSING OPINIONS Still with me? I know that was a lot but I wished there was more information similar to this when I was setting this all up. If it helps out one person over the course of the next thousand years, I'll have done my job! In terms of being a condenser microphone, be aware that this has a 'proximity effect,' which is sometimes useful and sometimes not. It's basically the idea that if you're very close to the mic, your voice will sound very much like you're broadcasting on the radio - deep and punchy. If you're farther away, you're going to sound that way - distant and quiet. Also be aware that you'll probably want a pop shield to reduce 'plosives' like that burst of air when you say P's and B's. Essentially all mics will need that plosive control. Like I said, I'm a big fan of Audio-Technica and their products have always been of the highest tier in terms of quality. I've never needed to contact support but I'm confident they'd be as awesome as the products themselves. Big recommendation for AT here from me. Good luck!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! Works with Linux too!
*by G***G on November 16, 2010*

While looking for an inexpensive but accurate microphone to use for recording amateur audio-book quality sound, I read many professional and private equipment reviews. The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser Microphone seemed to provide the most bang for the buck. I heeded the caveats concerning the instability of the accompanying tripod stand and purchased a weighted desktop pedestal, as well as a suspension mount and pop filter. (The last is a worthwhile addition as this mic will pick up plosives and sibilance without it.) From the moment I plugged it in, it worked flawlessly. If your system has a built-in condenser microphone(s), you may need to choose this as your primary audio input and adjust the level for best results. My recorded voice always sounds nasal and edgy to my ear, but I was impressed by the flat response and the chest resonance this microphone picked up. When I used the AT2020USB to create 16-bit CD-quality audio file, my voice sounded completely natural and unforced. The only drawback was that it also picked up fan and hum from my computers. Isolating the stand and repositioning the mic provided for optimum performance. The accompanying information promises that it will work with Microsoft and Macintosh operating systems, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it worked equally well when plugged into my Linux (Ubuntu) laptop. I have yet to try it with Fedora, but I have no reason to expect anything other than great performance. For the price and purpose intended, this was an excellent microphone at a reasonable price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for an amateur
*by M***M on August 10, 2019*

Full disclosure: I'm not a audio technician or a professional musician. I bought this to use in conjunction with Audacity and FL Studio for my passion projects. I've been really pleased with this microphone. It plugs into your computer through USB. The mic sounds great and is quite sensitive. I don't stream, but I've tried using this to game with some friends over Skype and they could hear my keyboard pretty loudly. I've used this mic with a stand and a pop filter to record vocals and acoustic guitar. Like I said, I'm not a professional, but the sound quality is amazing to me. The blue light that glows when the mic is connected looks cool, too. There are a couple things I don't like about this microphone, but they are pretty minor and frankly, the excellent sound quality of this mic overshadows them. The first thing is that I'm not a huge fan of the mechanism use to connect to a mic stand. It screws on, but with the weight of the mic sometimes the mic stand is difficult to balance. I feel like some kind of clipping mechanism would be more versatile and useful. The mic is also kind of heavy, but maybe that's just the sign of a quality mic. I have to give 5/5 stars for the sound quality. It works great for a hobby musician. I imagine it would also be good for a home podcast, or for a videographer that needs high quality voice-over for their films or Youtube videos.

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