Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
Focuses on the sound source in front of the microphone while reducing unwanted background pickup.
Product detailSKU #1500000382715
Audio-TechnicaAT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
AT2020USB-X is a black USB-C cardioid condenser microphone for podcasting, streaming, voiceover, and home-studio recording. The cardioid pattern concentrates on the source in front while reducing unwanted background pickup. Monitor directly through its headphone jack with no delay, then use the mix control to balance your mic against computer audio. A capacitive mute button avoids audible pops or clicks, and its blue/red LED ring makes the live or muted state clear at a glance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podcast, stream, or voiceover setups that need direct headphone monitoring without delay.
- Home recording where the microphone and computer audio need an adjustable monitoring balance.
- Live streaming where quick, silent muting and clear status indication are useful.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
24-bit / 96kHz A/D conversion
Captures audio at up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution.
Detail 03
Headphone output with volume control
Lets you hear the microphone signal directly with zero-latency monitoring.
Detail 04
Mix control
Balances microphone audio with audio coming from the computer.
Detail 05
Capacitive mute control with LED ring
Mutes without popping or clicking; blue indicates live and red indicates muted.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I hear myself without monitoring delay?
Yes. The headphone jack provides zero-latency monitoring and includes its own volume control.
02Can I blend the microphone with computer playback?
Yes. The mix control adjusts the balance between microphone audio and computer audio.
03What is included with the microphone?
It includes a desk stand, threaded adapter, 10-foot USB-C-to-USB-A cable, and a USB-A-to-USB-C adapter.
04What does the status light show?
The LED ring is blue when the mic is live and red when it is muted.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Microphone Output
- USB-C
2 detailsOther
- Sample Rate
- 24-bit/96kHz
- Includes
- 3/8 inch–16 to 5/8 inch–27 threaded adapter, desk stand, 10' USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter
