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Audio Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone Black Ideal for Project Home Studio Applications
Last Updated: October 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
92noise, audio, crisp, price, at2020
+93%
-7%
" ... The sound is fabulous. ... "
" ... Sound clarity is fantastic ... "
" ... I'm getting a much richer and deeper sound. ... "
" ... After purchasing a 2ch USB mixer with phantom power and a VST plugin for noise reduction, it sounded amazing. ... It sounds great for YouTube and Twitch ... "
" ... Be sure to test to see what you need to do to make it sound good for your purpose. ... "
" ... lto sax Great sound with my ... "
" ... It is easy to use and the sound quality is incredible. ... "
" ... You cannot go wrong with the sound quality of this product. ... "
Price
46money, mic, worth, worth every penny, steal
+100%
" ... Highly recommend for it's price ... "
" ... This is the best deal for your money. ... "
" ... The price it something you can't best for the quality you're getting here. ... "
" ... Trusted brand for the money it was worth it. ... "
" ... At this price range, you're going to get top quality. ... "
" ... Also great for the price! ... "
" ... AT makes great gear at fair prices. ... "
" ... A real quality mic for the price. ... "
Microphone
23record, studio, recordings, mic, podcast
+96%
-4%
" ... I have 4 of them for podcast recording and they are a great option for recording voice in a studio environment. ... "
" ... Now my vocals sound much better when I record. ... "
" ... I'm using it in my recording studio ... "
" ... We record our podcast with three AT-2020's and a AT-2035. ... "
" ... I'm recording for audiobooks, sound is clear and exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... I record music and do plan to do gameplay/podcast type videos soon. ... "
" ... We use it in a small recording studio and it seems to work great. ... "
" ... Sound perfect using for a recording at ... "
Cables
18xlr, cord, come, mic, phantom power
+33%
-67%
" ... Not working right out of the box, I tried different xlr cables that worked with other mics and no results. ... "
" ... Sent back immediately as the website didn't say it was only the microphone, no cord or stand. ... "
" ... We bought this for livestreaming but was unaware that it didn't come with cables to use it. ... "
" ... Didnt come with xlr cable ... "
" ... The microphone does not connect even when buying proper cords ... "
" ... how I'm supposed to be able to run it when there is no cable to plug it in ... "
" ... It does not come with an XLR cable, though ... "
" ... Didnt come with wires or the stand displayed. ... "
Build Quality
13shock mount, mics, leather, came, build quality
+92%
-8%
" ... but out of the box and the bracket seems like good quality . ... came with a real leather tote bag . ... "
" ... Otherwise it's a solid piece of equipment. ... "
" ... Flat frequency response from 20 to 20,000 hz, rugged all-metal. ... "
" ... I’m impressed with this, and it feels like it’ll last for decades of use. ... "
" ... * I remember when mics in this price range came with a padded metal box. ... You should save the foam padding & perhaps the cardboard box, and create safe storage for it. ... "
" ... Made in all metal so its really reliable. ... "
" ... No shock mount but the clip is heavy duty and fine for piano. ... "
" ... The solid metal construction leaves you feeling secure about the quality of this bad boy. ... "
Gaming
12mic, streaming, games, gamer, youtube
+100%
" ... I use it for streaming and gaming and it’s great! ... "
" ... I use it for videos, music, and gaming, although you have to have a couple of gadgets for this mic to work. ... "
" ... It’s a fine mic for a budget gamer highly recommend it ... "
" ... My son is a gamer . ... "
" ... It has also been amazing for use in things like Discord for gaming and my friends have certainly noticed the difference as well between this mic and the Yeti mic. ... This microphone is a vast improvement over the headset I was using, the Astro A50 for gaming and allows for much more versatility and comfort when gaming, especially when combined with a Scarlett Digital Audio Interface or an Aokeo Boom Arm. ... "
" ... Looked high end quality, but this was for a teen who wants to use it with computer video games and youtube. ... "
" ... I use this microphone for gaming and streaming. ... "
" ... This is a great mic if you want to improve your audio quality for streaming meetings or games. ... "
Ease of Use
12easy, sound quality, easy to set, sounds, good
+92%
-8%
" ... It sounds professional, it's rugged, and it's easy to use. ... "
" ... It has really made a notable difference in their sound quality and it was very easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to set up! ... "
" ... amazing sound quality and easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple as that. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble to equipment. ... "
" ... I love it great quality and easy to use ... "
Product Reliability
10months, broken, stopped working, at2020, yeti
+80%
-20%
" ... If you are getting started, the AT2020 will absolutely make you happy and be a great workhorse for years to come. ... "
" ... Works well, no issues! ... "
" ... It's been around for years. ... "
" ... Worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... So far no issues. ... "
" ... I've had a pair of the AT2020s for years now and they are great for certain things. ... "
" ... After a few months of use I'll provide a follow-up, but initial impressions are 5/5. ... "
Noise Cancellation
9background, mic, rejection, recordings, picks
+78%
-22%
" ... It picks up background noise very easily, so if you plan to record, take note of that. ... "
" ... Very clear and I haven't noticed any background noise/hissing. ... "
" ... Noise rejection is good because of it's pattern, but I find it not quite as warm sounding as my Shure PG-58 (dynamic mic). ... "
" ... I have been told the quality of the mic is much more clear AND you can't hear background noises! ... "
" ... The sound was amazing and had little to no background noise. ... "
" ... They work like a charm and pick up a very little background noise. ... "
" ... It is a condenser microphone so it is good to not that condenser microphones do pick up background noise more but have better sound quality! ... "
Marketplace
9thank, sold, separately, seller, product
+67%
-33%
" ... thank you i like so much ... "
" ... Had to order one separately. ... "
" ... Seller was very helpful! ... "
" ... Very fast shipping! ... "
" ... each sold separately, of course. ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
Volume
6room, loud, enough, noise, little
+50%
-50%
" ... And it still required yelling fairly loudly, causing an occasional overdrive. ... "
" ... Turn my mixer's volume loud did not help, it was just dead. ... "
" ... does not have enough volume ... "
Call quality
6hear, voice overs, sounded, calls, background
+100%
" ... I love the voice quality and doesn't cut off. ... "
" ... My voice overs have never sounded better. ... "
" ... I’ve done the Spoken Word better known as Voice Overs for over 30 years and have used some of the best mics in and around all of the station's I’ve worked at AKG, AT, CAD, Senn and Shure . ... "
" ... It's so clear people of the other end can hear my silent anxiety on the other end! ... "
" ... Sounds amazing, my voice has never sounded better. ... "
" ... It's perfect for voice. ... "
Comfort
6steal, sensitive, scarlett, microphone, mic
+83%
-17%
" ... lto sax Great sound with my ... "
" ... This microphone is a vast improvement over the headset I was using, the Astro A50 for gaming and allows for much more versatility and comfort when gaming, especially when combined with a Scarlett Digital Audio Interface or an Aokeo Boom Arm. ... "
" ... It’s been the best purchase I’ve made on amazon hands down. ... "
" ... For its cost I love it buying the additional hardware for it hurt but I feel it was worth it and am in love with it so far. ... "
" ... I couldn’t find the purpose of the grip like where to put it. ... "
Setup
5really, sound quality, recording, get, fine
+80%
-20%
" ... Especially when they go on sale for $79, they're the best bang for the buck you can get in a home recording setup. ... "
" ... It has really made a notable difference in their sound quality and it was very easy to install. ... "
" ... The 2020 sounded really good with the board so I bought a couple more and put my setup together. ... "
For Kids
5son, loves
+80%
-20%
" ... Son uses it to sing his music and record and it does what it needs to. ... "
" ... The excited inner child in me just hooked it up right away and wanted to test it. ... "
" ... My daughter's loves the item so much!!! ... "
" ... My high school ... "
Device Compatibility
5audio interface, solo, scarlett, paired
+60%
-40%
" ... It has zero compatibility with MacBooks ... "
" ... I paired it with an audio interface and you can lower down the gain and it will be fine. ... "
" ... I use it with a Scarlett Solo Audio Interface and GarageBand on a MacBook Pro. ... "
For Running
4get, know
+100%
" ... Running this into a Scarlett 4i4 and it sounds great on Twitch. ... "
" ... I'm still waiting to record my vocals but the test run was A1 ... "
" ... With the xlr version though, do your research and know what you need to get it up and running. ... "
" ... I even bought the headphones as well. ... "
Frequencies
4treble, sweet, lows, hop, hip
+100%
" ... Still have yet to see how it does with vocals. ... "
" ... Nice lows and highs. ... "
" ... bass, treble and mids are sweet. ... "
Delivery
4arrived, week, shipped, box, received
+50%
-50%
" ... I didn't think much of it when opening the box. ... So now I am unsure if the product o received was even "new". ... "
" ... The box it came in looked like it had already been opened. ... "
Cleaning
4lot, cleaner, voice, stains, sound
+100%
" ... The sound is much clearer, much more precise, and much cleaner. ... "
" ... I'm not having to do a lot to clean up the recordings. ... "
" ... It just clean and clear no body or dimension to the voice. ... "
" ... The signal is crisp, clean, and does the job admirably for a relatively solid price. ... "
Design
4sounds, look, side, really, feel
+100%
" ... Look for the word "back" on one side -- then position it so you're playing through the opposite side. ... "
" ... But it works great, sounds great, looks new. ... "
" ... Looks and functionality. ... "
" ... Looks really professional and sounds amazing, very happy with this and would highly recommend! ... "
Software Platform
3need, mic, google, good, app
+100%
" ... App, and with an iRig battery powered interface, it makes it sound SO GOOD! ... "
" ... Your interface should provide that but make sure you have it. ... "
" ... Works well with my Presonus interface. ... "
Video Playback
3videos, recording, quality
+100%
" ... As you can see on the video attached. ... "
" ... I mainly used the AT2020 for recording YouTube videos and its been great so far, no bad quality, and made with quality material. ... "
" ... Using it to create YouTube videos. ... "
Power Consumption
3phantom, requires, phantom power supply, need
+100%
" ... Electricity sure can be wild. ... "
" ... * Requires phantom power. ... "
" ... You will need phantom power! ... "
Device Stand
38, 5, thread, stand, removed
+100%
" ... And it looks great up there in it's little shock mount all ready to be used. ... "
" ... But I would say spend the extra and get the newer editions to get the integrated shock mount as well. ... "
" ... The at2020’s mount may not be a shock mount but it’s crazy good in quality, upgrading from a bm800 to this was a great decision! ... "
Cable Length
3xlr, come, buy
-100%
" ... It does not come with an XLR cable, though ... "
" ... how I'm supposed to be able to run it when there is no cable to plug it in ... "
" ... Absolutely ludicrous that this product doesn't come with an XLR cable! ... "
Ports
3version, xlr, cable, audio interface, xlr to usb
+33%
-67%
" ... The product image is misleading, it doesnt include a cable, nor is a direct USB connectable device. ... "
" ... I have tried different computers, and different operators and even though bought new cables, and still not working at all. ... "
Clarity
3clarity, crisp, clear
+100%
" ... Crisp, clear, crystalline, it's good. ... "
Zoom
3gaming
+100%
" ... I got it for discord, zoom, and gaming as an upgrade from a gaming headset. ... "
" ... For now, using this to play classical guitar for Zoom and YouTube. ... (Turn Original Sound OFF in Zoom -- the opposite of what everyone says -- try it , record in Zoom both ways, and you can decide.) ... "
" ... Zoom, Skype, OBS all work well with this mic. ... "
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