Audio Technica AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
- Ideal for project/home-studio applications
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Audio-Technica AT2020 Condenser Microphone
The Audio-Technica AT2020 is the iconic and critically acclaimed cardioid condenser microphone that brought affordable, professional quality into the homes and studios of podcasters, musicians, and voiceover artists alike. Engineered for crisp detail, the Audio-Technica AT2020 redefined budget-friendly technology and has been a firm favourite among creators for over 15 years.
High-quality audio
A condenser microphone such as the Audio-Technica AT2020 contains a delicate diaphragm that captures the vibrations of the sounds you’re recording. This diaphragm is so sensitive that it requires power through the XLR cable*, ensuring every aspect of your instrument or voice is captured in crisp detail.
Audio-Technica cardioid microphones have heart — figuratively and literally — thanks to the shape of their sound capture area. Cardioid microphones capture what’s in front of them in a heart-shaped pattern, from the pinnacle of sound capture at the front to the graduated capture off to the sides. This cardioid pattern improves isolation of the desired sound source for rich and accurate recording.
*XLR cable sold separately.
Key features
- Cardioid pattern for focused sound capture and isolation
- Condenser design with high sensitivity and detail
- XLR output for professional connectivity
- Side-address form factor for easy positioning
Perfect mic for creators
Developed from over half a century of Japanese audio engineering, the AT2020 was designed with creators in mind. Whether it’s voiceovers, podcasting, singing vocals, or live instrument recording, the AT2020 is the critically acclaimed cardioid condenser microphone built to deliver professional-level audio performance at a price accessible to everyone.
- The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
- Ideal for project/home-studio applications
- High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
- Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of the desired sound source
- Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone
| Element: | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarised condenser |
| Polar Pattern: | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response: | 20 - 20,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity: | -37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Maximum Input Sound Level: | 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| Dynamic Range: | 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: | 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements: | 48V DC, 2 mA typical |
| Weight: | 345g |
| Dimensions: | 6.38" (162.0 mm) long, 2.05" (52.0 mm) maximum body diameter |
| Output Connector: | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Included: |
Stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch |