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Overview of Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB Mic w/DSP
The AT2020USB-XP provides streamers, podcasters, and other content creators with a convenient and professional microphone solution. With the award-winning sound of the original AT2020. The AT2020USB-XP is packed with studio-quality features and onboard digital technology.
When it comes to creating engaging content, having high-quality audio is essential. The AT2020USB-XP ensures that the focus remains on a chosen sound source with its cardioid directional pick-up and onboard noise reduction. Available on the base of the microphone, you can select from three levels of noise reduction or turn it off completely, depending on your recording environment.
The AT2020USB-XP microphone provides users additional digital control with on-board automatic gain control. This feature allows users to maintain a consistent microphone output level regardless of how loudly or softly they speak or sing.
The microphone’s LED on the body conveniently indicates the current noise reduction setting and if automatic gain control is on for easy use.
This microphone is equipped with a high-resolution A/D converter that supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording sampling rate, providing crystal-clear and natural sound reproduction to create captivating audio.
The built-in headphone jack and volume control allow for direct monitoring of the microphone signal without any delay. The mix control functionality enables users to seamlessly blend the microphone’s audio with audio from their computer. The AT2020USB-XP features a touch-sensitive mute button conveniently located on the body of the microphone. This feature makes muting for breaks or unexpected interruptions simple with one hassle-free tap of the button. The LED light will indicate that audio is muted at the microphone by turning from blue to red.
This microphone offers a USB-C output while also including a USB-C to USB-A cable and USB-A to USB-C adapter for maximum compatibility. The AT2020USB-XP also comes with an array of other accessories including a custom-designed pop filter, a 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter, and a custom microphone desk stand that provides a stable and secure base. The microphone is also compatible with the AT8455 Shock Mount (sold separately) to effectively absorb vibration noise.
Features
• USB microphone with smooth, extended frequency response is ideally suited for
streaming, podcasting, and other content creation
• Directional (cardioid) pickup keeps the focus on your voice or other desired
sound source
• Noise reduction switch allows you to select three different levels of noise
reduction, or none
• Automatic gain control can be switched on to maintain consistent mic output level
• Headphone jack with high-output amplifier and volume control enables real-time
monitoring with excellent sound quality
• Mix control allows the microphone signal to be blended with computer audio
• Soft-touch capacitive mute button lets you quickly and silently mute audio at the
microphone
• High-resolution A/D converter with up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording sampling rate
provides extremely clear, natural sound reproduction
• Two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when mic is powered on and lights red
when it is muted
• Accessories included: custom desk stand, clip-on pop filter, 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27
threaded adapter, 2.0 m (6.6') USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter
Specifications AT2020USB-XP
Microphones
Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarised condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz
Power Requirements USB power (5 VDC)
Bit Depth 16 bit/24 bit
Sample Rate 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/192 kHz*
Controls Headphone level control, Mix control, Mute, Auto gain control, Noise-reduction
Weight About 375 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 USB 2.0 compliant
Supported OS Windows 10, Windows 11 macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura
Accessories Included• Stand (AT8702)
• Pop filter
• 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter
• USB cable (about 2.0 m (6.6'), USB Type-C to USB Type-A)
• USB conversion adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C)Notes*
Playback at 24-bit and 192 kHz is not supported.
For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.
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