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Audio Technica ATR2500 USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
674
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Review Analysis - 325 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
82sounds, noise, technica, mic, xlr
+91%
-9%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 quality was always muffled on this mic and despite my best efforts, my voice always sounded very quiet. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... Sound very smooth and I never have echo. ... "
Price
44microphone, usb, budget, buck, bang
+91%
-9%
" ... You absolutely cannot beat the quality at this price point. ... "
" ... You absolutely cannot beat the quality at this price point. ... "
" ... I don't think this thing can be beat! ... "
" ... I don't think this thing can be beat! ... "
" ... It greatly improved the quality of our sound, but wasn't cost prohibitive. ... "
" ... It greatly improved the quality of our sound, but wasn't cost prohibitive. ... "
" ... Good microphone for the price. ... "
" ... Good microphone for the price. ... "
Build Quality
21build quality, tripod, flimsy, year, switch broke
+57%
-43%
" ... This also has a nice heavy feel, makes you feel like you paid for something of quality . ... "
" ... This also has a nice heavy feel, makes you feel like you paid for something of quality . ... "
" ... Build quality is above average. ... Feels sturdy with metal body and the sound quality is very good, especially when you run through XLR. ... "
" ... Build quality is above average. ... Feels sturdy with metal body and the sound quality is very good, especially when you run through XLR. ... "
" ... Build quality of the mic is also exceptional with the whole mic being made of aluminum. ... "
" ... Build quality of the mic is also exceptional with the whole mic being made of aluminum. ... "
" ... I've had this for about a year and it's still standing strong. ... "
" ... I've had this for about a year and it's still standing strong. ... "
Product Reliability
20year, working, months, usb, unpacked
+35%
-65%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Microphone just stopped working after about 2 months 😣 ... "
" ... I bought two of these things and eventually—less than a year after I bought them—the On/Off switch broke. ... Very cheaply made, unreliable. ... "
" ... I bought two of these things and eventually—less than a year after I bought them—the On/Off switch broke. ... Very cheaply made, unreliable. ... "
" ... Died after 5 uses. ... "
" ... Died after 5 uses. ... "
" ... I purchased two of them and in less than a year, they've both stopped working completely. ... "
Ease of Use
18easy, set, use, super, works
+100%
" ... Easy to use with my board and PC. ... "
" ... Easy to use with my board and PC. ... "
" ... is pretty great, and easy set up. ... "
" ... is pretty great, and easy set up. ... "
" ... It is super easy to install you just plug n go. ... "
" ... Easy to setup dual Mics on the computer for podcasting. ... "
" ... Easy to setup dual Mics on the computer for podcasting. ... "
" ... Super easy to use with great sound quality. ... "
Ports
16usb and xlr, comes, xlr cable, xlr and usb, xlr
+88%
-13%
" ... I liked it's diversity being able to use it via USB or XLR. ... "
" ... I liked it's diversity being able to use it via USB or XLR. ... "
" ... USB output is a great benefit. ... "
" ... USB output is a great benefit. ... "
" ... It has both XLR and USB connections, so it is quite versatile. ... "
" ... It has both XLR and USB connections, so it is quite versatile. ... "
" ... I love that it has both USB and XLR functionality. ... "
" ... I love that it has both USB and XLR functionality. ... "
Microphone
14recordings, record, xlr, videos, podcast
+100%
" ... It works perfectly for the best audiobook and podcast recordings. ... "
" ... It works perfectly for the best audiobook and podcast recordings. ... "
" ... The option to plug in your headphones and listen while your recording is awesome. ... "
" ... Works well for recording and speaking. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... 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 ... "
Setup
13set, works, without, successfully, records
+85%
-15%
" ... So crucial for recording in Ableton. ... "
" ... So crucial for recording in Ableton. ... "
" ... is pretty great, and easy set up. ... "
" ... is pretty great, and easy set up. ... "
" ... - setup was quite simple ... "
" ... It is super easy to install you just plug n go. ... "
" ... Easy to setup dual Mics on the computer for podcasting. ... "
" ... Easy to setup dual Mics on the computer for podcasting. ... "
Delivery
13shipping, represented, quickly, product, good condition
+92%
-8%
" ... The shipping had no complications and I got the package and I was happy! ... "
" ... The shipping had no complications and I got the package and I was happy! ... "
" ... Product arrived quickly and was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product arrived quickly and was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and just like it was represented. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and just like it was represented. ... "
" ... Delivered in time ... "
" ... Delivered in time ... "
Gaming
12mic, streaming, podcasting, xlr, skype
+100%
" ... I use the mic for gaming, and no problems at all. ... "
" ... I use the mic for gaming, and no problems at all. ... "
" ... Bought this for YouTube voiceovers and for video game related stuffs. ... "
" ... I use it for talking to my friends on Discord while gaming. ... "
" ... It's a great mic for online gaming or podcasting. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Device Compatibility
12widows, via usb, tablets, podcaster, easy to use
+67%
-33%
" ... Easy to use with my board and PC. ... "
" ... Easy to use with my board and PC. ... "
" ... This mike was recommended by a podcaster, but I had a few compatibility issues with my older laptop. ... "
" ... This mike was recommended by a podcaster, but I had a few compatibility issues with my older laptop. ... "
" ... Works totally fine with Windows and Linux out of the box. ... "
" ... Works totally fine with Windows and Linux out of the box. ... "
USB
11xlr and usb, via usb, usb and xlr, som, mic
+64%
-36%
" ... USB output is a great benefit. ... "
" ... USB output is a great benefit. ... "
" ... It has both XLR and USB connections, so it is quite versatile. ... "
" ... It has both XLR and USB connections, so it is quite versatile. ... "
" ... This is a great USB microphone. ... "
Returns
10replacement, wonder, unfortunately, returning, requested
+30%
-70%
" ... Unfortunately mine became defective. ... "
" ... Unfortunately mine became defective. ... "
" ... Definitely returning this item. ... "
" ... Definitely returning this item. ... "
" ... Anyway I've sent it back and requested a replacement. ... "
" ... Anyway I've sent it back and requested a replacement. ... "
" ... I through away the box now I can't return it! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
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