The AT2020USB-X is a reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+ microphone. The AT2020USB-X was specially designed to meet the needs of content creators, making it the best microphone for streaming, podcasting, recording music, gaming and video recording. This Audio-Technica microphone offers the critically acclaimed, award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of a plug-and-play USB-C operation with a custom desk stand. This content creator microphone ensures extremely clear, natural sound reproduction thanks to the high-resolution A/D convertor (up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate). This USB-C microphone proves itself to be a high-quality microphone for recording music at home by using directional pickup (cardioid) that keeps the focus on your voice or another chosen sound source.
The smooth, extended frequency response is also ideally suited for streaming, podcasting, and music and video production. The AT2020USB-X features a built-in headphone jack with volume control to let you directly monitor the microphone signal with no delay. It also offers a mix control to let you blend the microphone's audio with audio from the computer, and has a silent touch-sensitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audio at the microphone. Whether you are looking for the best streaming microphone or looking to enhance your content creation for YouTube videos, the AT2020USB-X is the optimal choice for all types of content creation.
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Quality & Versatility: Advanced Performance for CreatorsWith its studio-quality audio, plug-and-play USB-C operation, and enhanced features, the AT2020USB-X brings professional performance and versatility to the studios of all content creators.
20 Series Microphones: Enduring Legacy of SoundThe AT2020USB-X exemplifies the innovation of the 20 Series - the microphone line that made professional-quality sound accessible to all creators.
High-Resolution A/D Converter: 24-bit/96 kHz Sampling RateThe microphone's advanced analog-to-digital converter supports multiple sampling rates, with resolution up to 24-bit/96 kHz for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction.
Mute Button: Simple to SilenceA simple touch of the capacitive mute button immediately silences the microphone. The mic's LED ring changes from blue to red indicating that the audio is muted.
Headphone Output: Zero Latency MonitoringA headphone jack with volume control allows you to monitor audio directly from the microphone, while the mix control allows you to blend your microphone signal with computer audio.
Custom Desk Stand: Secure SetupThe included desk stand provides a stable base to securely set up the microphone on any flat surface. A Few Points to
Consider: XLR or USB? XLR microphones are analog devices that require an XLR cable that feeds the analog signal to an audio interface. The interface then converts the analog signal to digital and feeds the audio to your PC for recording. Within USB microphones, all of the analog to digital conversion takes place within the microphone - no audio interface required. The digital signal is then fed via USB connection directly into your PC. Interested in XLR version? Explore AT2020.