Audio-TechnicaAT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Perfect but one thing
perfect, only thing is that I need a software for it.
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Just fits in the mix
I own several pro condenser mics. Some of them in the high price range. To record male vocals and acoustic guitars that fit in the mix I prefer the AT 2020. Its delicat cut in the bass frequencies and its nice shimmering air in the high frequencies just fits. You don't have to battle much with EQing. Most of the work is done if you got a well done recording. Sure, sound is a matter of personal taste. I like the clear, naturally and present style of this mic. And when I use the description "present" I don't mean harsh. In my opinion it sounds airy, silky and powerful.
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DONT BUY THIS
My Microphone is stuck in the mount. Can't twist it at all. Poorly made. Shouldn't be a problem but it is.
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Get The AT2020USB+ Instead
As other people have mentioned the micro-hdmi to usb cable can only be obtained by requesting another one from audio technica. The self noise of this microphone is very high. Don't expect to use any processing like compression or recording multiple tracks with this because the noise floor will only get more and more audible. I don't see the point in it being 24-bit. you should get the at2020usb+ which uses a normal usb cable. I don't use the iphone cable only the usb cable so maybe its better with the other cable. The microphone's self noise has a bit of static in it as well as hiss which is distracting. You have to talk 3 inches away from it to get a usable signal to noise ratio. it sounds good thoough. its just a pain to use. the experience is comparable to using a dynamic microphone that needs 60dbs of gain. it sounds good tho. i feel like it could break at any second because of the high self noise with occasional static. Get the at2020 xlr or usb+ instead.
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A cheap standard for voice
It's a great cheap side address condenser. What else could you ask for?
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Overall, a wonderful yet inexpensive microphone
Hello, I cut voice tracks at home for industrial videos, films and radio spots. My past go to mic was a NADY ribbon but after auditioning several condensers including CAD, Rode, AKG and a newer APEX ribbon, I thought I'd give the AT 2020 a try. My radio network client said use this from now on. I now have 2 and will keep the APEX ribbon because it look retro and cool, and my Shure SM57's for outside work.
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No matter what you can afford, you should ow this mic!
As a voice over and spot radio announcer of 48 years, I have used a lot of mics. I have been a fan of ribbons and own several but those lack a sparkle and punch. After many condensers from AKG Perception models an inexpensive CAD and Rode NT1-A, this seems to be the best so far. Plus is about $100! If I could afford a Neumann U-87, I would likely use it, but this is a very close second in sound. Really!
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Finally broke after 12 years!
I had one of these as my daily driver microphone for the past 12 years! Made hours and hours of recordings with this microphone both professionally and casually. In my opinion this was the perfect microphone for my use case and nothing else comes close to the beautiful design aesthetics and functionality Sadly earlier this week it became unrecognizable by any device I plug it into. It seems that the internal memory has become corrupted and I have no way of reprogramming it or replacing the board that controls the USB functionality. RIP little buddy, you will be missed.
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