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.

Included Accessories: The AT2020USB-X condenser microphone comes with a custom Audio-Technica desk mic stand that provides a stable and secure base, 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter, and 6.6' (2 m) USB-C to USB-A cable with a USB-A to USB-C adapter.

Optional Accessories: The AT8455 shock mount effectively absorbs vibration noise. It is open in the front to allow easy access to microphone controls and indicators. The shock mount is compatible with 3/8"-16 and 5/8"-27 threaded stands.


FEATURES

• Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
• Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
• Soft-touch capacitive mute button on body to quickly and silently mute audio at the microphone
• High-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction.
• The two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when powered and lights red when muted
• Directional pickup minimizes background noise
• Accessories Included: Custom desk stand, USB-C to USB-A cable with USB-A to USB-C adapter.

• Professional Quality & Versatility – Advanced Performance for Creators: With 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.
  • Studio-Quality Sound for Musicians
  • Zero Latency Monitoring for Podcasters
  • Clear LED Mute Indication for Streamers
  • Easy Plug-and-Play Operation for Remote Work
• 20 Series Microphones – Enduring Legacy of Sound: The 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 Rate: The microphone’s ad­vanced analogue-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 Silence: A 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 Monitoring: A 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 Setup: The included desk stand provides a stable base to securely set up the microphone on any flat surface.
• What's the Difference? Condenser or Dynamic?:
  • Condenser Mic Characteristics:
    • Extremely sensitive: picks up the subtlest sounds in any environment
    • Very articulate audio with a detailed high-frequency capture
    • Requires external power to operate (phantom or battery for analogue, USB for digital)
  • Dynamic Mic Characteristics:
    • Minimises room noise
    • Smooth audio capture
    • No external power requirements

SPECIFICATIONS

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20–20,000 Hz
• Power Requirements: USB power (5V DC)
• Bit Depth: 16 bit/24 bit
• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz
• Controls: Headphone level control, Mix control, Mute
• Weight: About 373 g (13 oz)
• Dimensions: 142 mm (5.6") long, 52 mm (2.0") maximum body diameter
• Output Connector: USB Type-C
• Headphone Output Power: 110 mW (at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms)
• Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-jack
• System Requirements:
  • Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey
  • USB2.0 compliant
• Accessories Included:
  • Stand (AT8702)
  • 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter
  • USB cable (2.0 m (6.6'), USB Type-C – USB Type-A)
  • USB conversion adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C)