Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone

The AT2020USB-X is a reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+ microphone. TheAT2020USB-X was specially designed to meet the needs of content creators, makingit the best microphone for streaming, podcasting, recording music, gaming andvideo recording. This Audio-Technica microphone offers the critically acclaimed,award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of aplug-and-play USB-C operation with a custom desk stand.

This content creator microphone ensures extremely clear, natural soundreproduction thanks to the high-resolution A/D convertor (up to 24-bit/96 kHzsampling rate). This USB-C microphone proves itself to be a high-qualitymicrophone 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 letyou directly monitor the microphone signal with no delay. It also offers a mixcontrol 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 atthe microphone.

Whether you are looking for the best streaming microphone or looking toenhance your content creation for YouTube videos, the AT2020USB-X is the optimalchoice for all types of content creation.

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

Optional Accessories: The AT8455 shock mount effectivelyabsorbs vibration noise. It is open in the front to allow easy access tomicrophone controls and indicators. The shock mount is compatible with3/8"-16 and 5/8"-27 threaded stands.


FEATURES

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

• Professional Quality & Versatility – Advanced Performance forCreators: With its studio-quality audio, plug-and-play USB-C operation,and enhanced features, the AT2020USB-X brings professional performance andversatility 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: TheAT2020USB-X exemplifies the innovation of the 20 Series – the microphoneline that made professional-quality sound accessible to all creators.
• High-Resolution A/D Converter – 24-bit/96 kHz SamplingRate: The microphone’s ad­vanced analogue-to-digital convertersupports multiple sampling rates, with resolution up to 24-bit/96 kHz forextremely clear, natural sound reproduction.
• Mute Button – Simple to Silence: A simple touch of thecapacitive mute button immediately silences the microphone. The mic’s LEDring changes from blue to red indicating that the audio is muted.
• Headphone Output – Zero Latency Monitoring: A headphonejack with volume control allows you to monitor audio directly from themicrophone, while the mix control allows you to blend your microphone signalwith computer audio.
• Custom Desk Stand – Secure Setup: The included deskstand provides a stable base to securely set up the microphone on any flatsurface.
• What's the Difference? Condenser or Dynamic?:
  • Condenser Mic Characteristics:
    • Extremely sensitive: picks up the subtlest sounds in anyenvironment
    • Very articulate audio with a detailed high-frequency capture
    • Requires external power to operate (phantom or battery for analogue, USB fordigital)
  • Dynamic Mic Characteristics:
    • Minimises room noise
    • Smooth audio capture
    • No external power requirements

SPECIFICATIONS

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarizedcondenser
• 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 bodydiameter
• 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, macOSMonterey
  • 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)

Delivery Rates

We charge a flat rate of $6 NZD per shipment, not including heavy and bulky goods. 

Please note we have a $56-$118 rate for shipping heavy and bulky goods like chairs and desks which will be calculated at checkout. 

Most orders are shipped using New Zealand Post and these parcels are shipped with no-signature required. For our heavy and bulky goods, these are shipped via Mainfreight with signature required.

Delivery Times

We encourage you to track your delivery progress using NZ Post's Tracking tool and contact us if your delivery is overdue by more than these 5 working days after dispatch.

Heavy and Bulky Goods 

Please allow an extra 1-3 days for heavy and bulky goods like chairs and desks.