Audio-Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

The AT2040USB is an ideal microphone for creators, featuring a dynamic designfor excellent voice capture with added USB functionality. Combining thebroadcast-quality performance of the AT2040 dynamic podcast microphone withplug-and-play USB functionality makes this the ideal microphone for podcasters,streamers, and other content creators to achieve professional results.

• Note: Microphone stand or boom arm notincluded.

When live streaming, outstanding sound is just as important as interestingcontent and high-quality video. The AT2040USB microphone ensures a naturalfrequency response with rich, powerful lows and crystal-clear studio sound,making it easy for YouTubers looking to increase their viewership and streamerswanting to gain a professional edge.

This dynamic microphone also touts its quality with a highly directional,hypercardioid pickup pattern that helps eliminate common ambient noise, like thehum of a computer fan. With a narrower pickup angle than a cardioid design, theAT2040USB provides focused vocal capture, which is ideal and super effective forcreators and gamers who stream and chat with followers.

Additionally, the microphone’s robust metal body includes an integratedshock mount to minimize unwanted noise and vibration, while its internal popfilter protects against harsh spoken sounds. For added noise, shock, andvibration cancellation that may be transmitted through a mic stand, boom, ormount, users can purchase the AT8458a shock mount separately.

The AT2040USB is equipped with a built-in headphone jack for real-time audiomonitoring with no delay. It also features a quick muting function, with thesilent touch-sensitive capacitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audioat the microphone and a two-state LED indicator ring displays a blue light whenthe mic is on and ready to capture audio and indicates red when itis muted.

This content creator microphone offers a USB Type-C™ output, which includesa USB cable (USB Type-C™ to USB Type-A) and USB adapter (USB Type-A to USBType-C™) for plug-and-play functionality. Users can connect the microphonedirectly to a computer for immediate use, without audio interference oradditional cabling. Whether it’s Twitch streaming, YouTube content creation,or online chats, the AT2040USB is well suited for all kinds of contentcreation.

• Highly Directional Voice Capture – Vocal Clarity:Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation forprofessional-quality sound.
  • Hypercardioid Polar Pattern
  • Dynamic Microphone
  • USB-C Output
  • 24 Bit / 96kHz Resolution
• 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.
• Internal Pop Filter – Clean Articulation: TheAT2040USB’s mul­tistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter toallow close-up use without annoying pops.
• Integrated Shock Mount and Low-cut Filter – Quiet, ProfessionalPerformance: The mic features a specially designed, integrated shockmount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmittedthrough a mic stand, boom or mount. The low-cut filter eliminates low-frequencysound for additional reduction of vibration and surroundingenvironmental no­ise.
• Basic Dynamic Microphone Characteristics – Why Choose a DynamicOver a Condenser?:
• Dynamic Mic Characteristics:
  • Minimises room noise – perfect for sonically untreated rooms
  • Smooth audio capture with classic warm broadcast sound
  • Robust construction with no external power requirements
• 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)
• Understanding How a Dynamic Microphone Captures Sound – How Doesa Dynamic Mic Work?:
  • Dynamic microphones use a diaphragm connected to a coil of wire thatsurrounds a magnet.
  • The diaphragm is moved by changing sound pressure. This moves the coil,which causes current to flow as it moves through the magnetic field. Anelectrical signal is then sent to your recording device or speakers whichrecords or amplifies the audio.
  • Dynamic microphones are extremely durable and can handle very high soundpressure levels (SPL).

FEATURES

• Dynamic broadcast microphone with plug-and-play USB functionality is perfectfor podcasters, streamers, and other content creators
• Hypercardioid pickup focuses on your voice and minimizes room noisesand echo
• Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal popprotection
• Integrated shock mount tames noise, shock and vibration transmitted throughmic stands, booms and mounts
• Built-in headphone jack with high-output amplifier and volume controlenables real-time monitoring with excellent sound quality
• Mix control allows the microphone signal to be blended withprerecorded audio
• Silent soft-touch mute button provides convenient, reliable muting at themicrophone
• High-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremelyclear, natural sound reproduction
• Switchable low-cut filter controls unwanted low-frequency sound
• Two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when mic is powered on and lightsred when it is muted
• Professional-grade metal body for lasting durability
• Includes mounting clamp and USB-C to USB-A cable (with USB-A to USB-Cadapter)

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.