This is the AT2020, the iconic and critically acclaimed cardioid condenser microphone that brought affordable, professional quality into the homes and home-studios of podcasters, musicians and voiceover artists alike. Engineered for crisp detail, the critically acclaimed AT2020 redefined budget-friendly technology and has been a firm favourite amongst creators for 15 years.
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.
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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. |
Dynamic Range | 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
Phantom Power Requirements | 48V DC, 2 mA typical |
Weight | 345g |
Dimensions | 6.38″ (162.0 mm) long, 2.05″ (52.0 mm) maximum body diameter |
Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
Accessories Included | Stand mount for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch |