Yet Another USB Microphone Review
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I’ve tried several different microphones lately. At the moment, I’m checking out the Audio Technica at2020 USB Mic. I’ve not been having the best of luck finding the sound quality that I need for my live shows, as well as my videos. How do you think this one sounds?
The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility. The AT2020 USB 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. 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.
What’s great about this is that it’s literally just plug-and-play. It works in both Windows and OS X. All I had to do was plug it in, and start talking. Heck, even I can handle that! There’s nothing more you need to do. The quality is just excellent, which we all know is very important when you’re trying to record or even broadcast live.
If you’re interested in buying one of these using the Amazon link above, make sure you email me first. I may just be able to save you even more money with a coupon.
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6 Comments
DogReader
December 13th, 2008
at 5:18am
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John Perez
December 12th, 2008
at 6:11pm
Hey Chris,
You made a good decision by going for the AT2020. It’s an Audio Technica. ’nuff said.
I strongly recommend that you get a shockmount. They can get a little pricey, though. But the shockmount will really be helpful in preventing noise when you handle the microphone and when you hit your table. It’ll be a good investment.
Congratulations on the microphone!
Erica
December 12th, 2008
at 10:14pm
Thanks – good review. I also have the AT2020usb…..and I love it. This mic is exually fun, and much smaller (and cheaper!)
Austin Kent
December 13th, 2008
at 1:35am
cool stuff and im the first
AJ
February 15th, 2009
at 9:10am
I need a good portable mic for VO while I travel. The MXL and the The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB have my attention. I would love to get the promo code you have for amazon and do a price compare. Thanks!
Andrew
Nikos
June 21st, 2009
at 7:48am
Hello, nice audio lessons could anyone answer this question: How can I broadcast live and also have audio return in my ears using a usb mic. Till now I use the Virtual DJ software but it doesn t recognize the usb mic