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Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Cardioid Dynamic USB XLR Microphone
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
704
Unverified
40
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Review Analysis - 255 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
74background noise, noise, sounds, microphone, mic
+88%
-12%
" ... The sound quality is good (I used mine with a pop filter), can't complain. ... "
" ... When combined with my Hyper X headphones, this is amazing. ... "
" ... Great microphone, little noise. ... "
" ... I'm still giving it 4 stars b/c the audio quality was great for the price for the few samples it allowed me to make . ... but Audio-Technica seriously needs to improve their quality assurance. ... "
" ... The sound is fantastic. ... I love the sound but they just die with the lightest use. ... "
" ... The sound quality was always muffled on this mic and despite my best efforts, my voice always sounded very quiet. ... "
" ... The audio quality is fantastic and it performs great for anything I've used it for. ... "
" ... - sound quality better than expected ... "
Price
33mic, money, microphone, value, usb
+94%
-6%
" ... You absolutely cannot beat the quality at this price point. ... "
" ... But for other needs, this is an excellent value. ... "
" ... I don't think this thing can be beat! ... "
" ... It greatly improved the quality of our sound, but wasn't cost prohibitive. ... "
" ... Good microphone for the price. ... "
" ... Amazing desktop mic for a great price! ... "
" ... Definitely worth buying if you're on a budget! ... "
" ... I got it for $69.99 and its alright. ... "
Product Reliability
26months, year, working, years, microphone
+31%
-69%
" ... After 2 years it just stopped working. ... This isn't one of those "I BOUGHT IT AND AFTER 6 MONTHS IT DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE BECAUSE I ACTUALLY TREAT IT LIKE TRASH LOL DONT BUY THIS" reviews, it literally just stopped working even though I haven't touched it for 2 years and it hasn't experienced any situations that would cause extreme wear (or even regular wear and tear really). ... "
" ... After less than 3 years of light use, the ATR2100 is dead. ... On the other hand, my old Shure SM58 continues to work flawlessly after years of use. ... "
" ... The build quality is abysmal -- after only owning it for a few months it is no longer recognized over USB, which is the primary reason I bought it over others. ... "
" ... If I recall, it wasn't durable and broke after a month. ... "
" ... This thing quit working after six months or so. ... "
" ... Only 1 is working now. ... They were connected and left untouched and still broke. ... They started becoming staticky and then just died. ... I looked for a way to message the buyer, but there wasn't an option to do so. ... "
" ... Microphone just stopped working after about 2 months 😣 ... "
" ... It worked well for only a few months before apparently it's low durability caused it to break with light adjustment and use on a mic stand. ... "
Build Quality
25mic, tripod, arm, scissor, microphone
+48%
-52%
" ... Only complaints are that the stand scares me (not very sturdy), and that the overall gain is pretty low, so you end up having to boost it a lot in your project. ... "
" ... They all broke. ... They are poorly made. ... "
" ... However, the stand that it comes with is very confusing to put together, is *extremely* fragile. ... "
" ... - the stand that comes with this does seem a bit flimsy ... "
" ... If I recall, it wasn't durable and broke after a month. ... "
" ... Seems to have low build quality and the stand that it came with doesn't stay in place very well. ... "
" ... It worked well for only a few months before apparently it's low durability caused it to break with light adjustment and use on a mic stand. ... "
" ... No abuse, no drops, nothing of the sort. ... "
Ports
19port, xlr, cable, microphone, usb and xlr
+63%
-37%
" ... I liked it's diversity being able to use it via USB or XLR. ... "
" ... USB output is a great benefit. ... "
" ... It has both XLR and USB connections, so it is quite versatile. ... "
" ... Plug it in and go to work! ... "
" ... I love that it has both USB and XLR functionality. ... "
" ... I like that I can plug it into my computer and also an amplifier. ... "
" ... I fixed the issue by plugin the microphone in a SS USB that has a lightning symbol which has more power than normal USB. ... "
" ... I run the USB output into the computer as my Skype microphone, and run the XLR output to my Zoom recorder for a backup recording, in case the Skype recording fails. ... "
USB
14microphone, xlr, port, cable, usb and xlr
+71%
-29%
" ... USB output is a great benefit. ... "
" ... It has both XLR and USB connections, so it is quite versatile. ... "
" ... I fixed the issue by plugin the microphone in a SS USB that has a lightning symbol which has more power than normal USB. ... "
" ... The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is plug-and-play, has great sound quality, and works with all of my systems (Windows, Linux, Mac). ... "
" ... Just plug the USB into your computer and you're good to go. ... "
" ... I've gone direct to PC via USB and into Audacity. ... "
" ... This is a great USB microphone. ... "
" ... If you are on the go the USB works great and produce good quality recordings, however if you are in the studio and connect it to the mixer you then can fine tune the sound to the sweet spot of your liking. ... "
Microphone
13recordings, record, podcast, microphone, garageband
+92%
-8%
" ... It works perfectly for the best audiobook and podcast recordings. ... "
" ... I can't speak to how well this records for home music recording ... "
" ... Professional sounding recordings. ... "
" ... The option to plug in your headphones and listen while your recording is awesome. ... "
" ... Works well for recording and speaking. ... "
" ... The recordings sounds good! ... "
" ... Can hook up to either a mixer or directly to your computer for recording catches everything you say with great clarity but with no background sounds ... "
" ... recording is excellent. ... "
Ease of Use
12super, easy, use, simple, set
+100%
" ... Easy to use with my board and PC. ... "
" ... is pretty great, and easy set up. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up and get going. ... "
" ... It is super easy to install you just plug n go. ... "
" ... Easy to setup dual Mics on the computer for podcasting. ... "
" ... Super easy to use with great sound quality. ... "
" ... Ease to use ... "
" ... It's really good and simple to use. ... "
Gaming
11mic, youtube, streaming, podcasting, games
+100%
" ... For chatting with my friends while gaming it is absolutely perfect. ... If you need a mic for gaming, just be sure to get a dynamic even if it's not this one. ... "
" ... I use the mic for gaming, and no problems at all. ... "
" ... The dynamic versus condenser game is done . ... "
" ... Bought this for YouTube voiceovers and for video game related stuffs. ... "
" ... I got this to live stream and to play games. ... "
" ... I use it for talking to my friends on Discord while gaming. ... "
" ... It's a great mic for online gaming or podcasting. ... "
" ... I use it for streaming and as a gaming microphone and I'm allowed to hook it up to my pc and console since it has an XLR and USB output. ... "
Call quality
11hear, voice sounds, talk, mic, discord
+91%
-9%
" ... Because its Dynamic you need to talk right into it. ... I prefer my old yeti because I leave it in 1 spot and everyone can hear me properly Without it being next to my face. ... "
" ... go dynamic for voice. ... "
" ... My voice was very clear and it was perfect for my webinars. ... "
" ... Your voice sounds a lot clearer and just overall a better tone. ... "
" ... Everyone I've talked to on Skype and Discord and even on stream have said they can hear me clear as day now. ... "
" ... The next day I tried to use it, the sound was EXTREMELY quiet, I could barely hear myself talk. ... "
" ... Immediately, I noticed a difference in the richness and deepness of my voice. ... "
" ... I sound like a sexy guy through applications like team speak and discord. ... "
Cables
10usb, xlr, usb cord, xlr cable, comes
+50%
-50%
" ... You must disconnect the wire to hear the sound you have recorded. ... "
" ... If the USB cables is not wrapped around the boom stand, it easily falls out, messing up any recordings etc. ... I found that after about 6 months or so, the jack became loose from the board a little bit, causing it to barely work. ... "
" ... I even changed XLR cables in case that might have been an issue. ... "
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