Audio-Technica - AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone, Black

The Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is designed to bring sonic performance distilled from the company's reputable studio condensers to the realm of home recording for podcasters, musicians, and content creators. The capsule features a low-mass, side-address diaphragm with a cardioid polar pattern for rejecting ambience and noise behind the mic, a welcome trait when tracking in untreated rooms. It comes with a pivoting stand mount for straightforward attachment to your existing mic stand.

The NT1 Signature Series is the new edition of the iconic RØDE NT1 studio condenser microphone. With the same warm, silky character that has made the NT1 the go-to microphone for millions of creators, the NT1 Signature Series delivers classic studio sound for a wide range of applications, from vocal and instrument recording to voice overs, podcasting, streaming and content creation. It features RØDE’s HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, which delivers rich bass, detailed midrange and sparkling top end, with a smooth frequency response and tight cardioid polar pattern. Extremely low noise of just 4dB ensures every recording is incredibly clean and high SPL handling capabilities mean the NT1 Signature Series excels at recording multiple levels of sounds, making it a true studio workhorse. The NT1 Signature Series comes with a studio-grade shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable, and is made from premium components in RØDE’s precision facilities in Sydney, Australia.

Sound Quality at Budget-Friendly PriceBased on the best-selling studio microphone in the company's history, the AT2020, the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone provides the audio quality creators come to expect with the plug-and-play convenience of USB Type-C operation, at a budget-friendly price. The microphone is designed for digitally capturing speech, music, or any acoustic audio source using your favorite recording or streaming software. Combining a directional pickup pattern that keeps the focus on your voice (or other chosen sound source) with a high-resolution A/D converter, the AT2020USB-X delivers remarkably clear, natural sound reproduction—ideal for podcasters, singer/songwriters, streamers, voice-over artists, and home-studio recorders.