Audio-Technica Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone

Overview of Audio-Technica Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone

The AT2040USB is a dynamic microphone designed for content creators, offering excellent voice capture and convenient USB functionality. With its broadcast-quality performance and plug-and-play capability, this microphone is ideal for podcasters, streamers, and other creators who strive for professional results.

The microphone features a highly directional hypercardioid pickup pattern, minimizing ambient noise and focusing on capturing the user's voice. This is particularly advantageous for streamers and gamers who interact with their followers and want to eliminate background distractions.

The AT2040USB has a durable metal body with an integrated shock mount to reduce unwanted noise and vibration. It also includes an internal pop filter to prevent harsh sounds during recording. Users can further enhance noise cancellation by purchasing the AT8458a shock mount separately.

Real-time audio monitoring is made possible through the built-in headphone jack, ensuring no delay in monitoring the recorded sound. The microphone includes a capacitive mute button for quick and easy muting and an LED indicator ring that turns blue when the microphone is active and red when it is muted.

With its USB Type-C output, the AT2040USB offers plug-and-play functionality by connecting directly to a computer. The package includes a USB cable and adapter, eliminating the need for additional cables and ensuring a hassle-free setup. Whether it's streaming on Twitch, creating YouTube content, or engaging in online chats, the AT2040USB is a versatile microphone suited for various content creation needs.

FEATURES:

• Dynamic broadcast microphone with plug-and-play USB functionality is perfect for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators
• Hypercardioid pickup focuses on your voice and minimizes room noises and echo
• Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop protection
• Integrated shock mount tames noise, shock, and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms, and mounts
• Built-in 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 prerecorded audio
• Silent soft-touch mute button provides convenient, reliable muting at the microphone
• High-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction
• Switchable low-cut filter controls unwanted low-frequency sound
• Two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when the mic is powered on and lights red 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-C adapter)

SPECIFICATIONS:

System requirements USB2.0 compliant

Supported OS Windows 10, Windows 11macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura (Please check the product's web page for the latest information.)

Element Dynamic

Polar pattern Hypercardioid

Frequency response 80-16,000 Hz

Low cut 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

Power supply USB power (5 VDC)

Bit depth 16 bit/24 bit

Supported sampling rates 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz

Controls Headphone level control, Mix control, Low cut, Mute

Dimensions 145.3 mm (5.7”) long, 52 mm (2.0”) maximum body diameter

Weight About 600 g (21 oz)

Output connector USB Type-C

Headphone output 77 mW (at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms)

Headphone jack 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo mini-jack

Included accessories

• AT8487 mounting clamp
• 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 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)