Description

AT2020
Audio-Technica’s stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: the new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

What is a Cardioid Condenser?

A Condenser microphone such as the AT2020 contains a delicate diaphragm that captures the vibrations of the sounds you’re wanting to record. This diaphragm is so delicate that it requires powering through the XLR cable*, ensuring every aspect of your instrument or voice is captured in crisp detail.

Audio-Technica cardioid microphones have heart — figuratively and literally — thanks to the shape of the sound capture area. Cardioid microphones capture what’s in front of them in a rough heart shape, from the pinnacle of sound capture at the front of the microphone to the graduated capture off to the sides. This cardioid pattern improves isolation of any desired sound source for rich and accurate recording.

*XLR cable sold separately.

Perfect Mic for Creators – Japanese Engineering with Creators in Mind

Developed from over half a century of Japanese audio engineering, the AT2020 has been created to bring professional-level audio capturing to anyone wanting to explore the world of sound recording. Whether it’s voiceovers, podcasting, singing vocals or live instrument recording, the A2020 is the critically acclaimed and iconic cardioid condenser designed around you — and your budget.

Audio-Technica 20 Series Microphones – Part of the Family

The AT2020 has a sibling with the AT2020-USB, which provides out of the box PC/Mac plug and play audio recording — providing you have 48V of phantom power, this may be a great option if you’re wanting to record directly to digital. While the AT2020 does not have USB, it features an XLR connector making it the perfect match for most audio and sound pickup devices compatible with this type of adaptor.

The AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone is also part of the 20 series family of microphones. These microphones have all been designed to bring professional sound recording to creators, professionals and home-users alike.

AT2020 Reviews – What do the Professionals Think?

Don’t just take our word for it. Find out why industry audio-professionals enjoy Audio-Technica AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone:

“Overall this is a great sounding microphone and the build quality is really impressive.” – Bandrew Scott, Podcastage

“I particularly liked the well-balanced sound this microphone produced, both on voice and on acoustic guitar” – Paul White, Sound on Sound

“The Audio-Technica 2020 is quite simply one of the best microphones you can buy at its level and price.” – Joseph L. Hollen, Old Time Music

Features
The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
Ideal for project/home-studio applications
High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
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
Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone

Specifications
Microphones
Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20 – 20,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity -37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.