The Audio Technica AT2020 is more than just a microphone. It is a versatile and powerful tool that can be used by engineers, musicians, streamers, and more. With a custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm, it delivers crystal clear audio with an ultra-wide and linear frequency response for exceptional sound quality.
Not only is the AT2020 great for capturing low sound sources, but it is also capable of handling up to 144dB maximum SPL, making it perfect for capturing acoustic and electric instrumentation, as well as vocals, without any distortion. It comes with a unique pivoting threaded stand mount, allowing for easy microphone placement. Additionally, it includes an adapter that works with almost all microphone stands, and a protective soft carry pouch for hassle-free transportation and storage.
The AT2020 features a versatile cardioid polar pattern, which is ideal for various applications. With more sensitivity at the front and less at the sides and rear, it reduces the capture of ambient noise and unwanted sound sources. This makes it perfect for live performances, studio recording, vocals, and instrumentation.
The AT2020 is loved by professionals and hobbyists alike. Its phenomenal reputation has made it a favorite among recording studios, live engineers, pro-sound engineers, streamers, artists, and broadcasters. Its cardioid polar pattern provides excellent isolation for clear and intelligible sound, while the custom-engineered 16mm low-mass diaphragm delivers a wide and linear frequency response. It is capable of capturing crisp and clear audio with high SPL handling capabilities for extremely loud sound sources.
One of the standout features of the AT2020 is its low operating noise. It ensures that unwanted noise does not interfere with your recordings, allowing you to achieve the best quality sonic performance. Whether you have a sophisticated or straightforward setup, the AT2020 seamlessly integrates into your workflow.
Positioning the AT2020 is quick, easy, and precise, thanks to its unique pivoting threaded stand mount. It attaches securely to your microphone stand with its 5/8-27 threading, and an included adapter allows you to use stands with a 3/8-16 thread. When you’re done recording, you can simply store the microphone and mount in the included soft protective pouch.
The AT2020 has received rave reviews from various sources. Sound on Sound praises its sound quality and compares it favorably to more expensive microphones. IGN describes its audio quality as superb. The Garageband Guide considers it a versatile microphone that produces balanced and clean recordings. Home Studio Basics highlights its ability to block out background noise effectively, even without room treatment.
The AT2020 comes with a range of features and accessories. The box includes the microphone, a stand mount for 5/8-27 threaded stands, a 5/8-27 to 3/8-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch. It is a high-performance studio condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, ideal for use in home/project studios. It has an extended frequency response and superior transient response, ensuring exceptional audio quality. Its rugged construction guarantees long-term reliability and performance.
The microphone’s specifications include a fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser element, a cardioid polar pattern, and a frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz. It has an open circuit sensitivity of -37dB (14.1mV) re 1V at 1Pa and an impedance of 100 Ohms. Its maximum input sound level is 144dB SPL at 1kHz with 1% THD, and it has a signal-to-noise ratio of 74dB at 1kHz with 1Pa. The microphone requires 48V DC phantom power and has an integral 3-pin male XLR output connector. It weighs 345g (12.1oz) and has dimensions of 162mm (6.38″) in length and 52mm (2.05″) in maximum body diameter.
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