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Audio-Technica AT2040USB Dynamic Broadcast USB Microphone

USB Dynamic Microphone with Internal Shockmount, Mute Button, and Headphone Jack
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The Perfect Mic for Podcasters and Content Creators

With the Audio-Technica AT2040USB microphone in your studio, you’ll instantly upgrade your vocal game and stand to benefit from plug-and-play convenience. This USB mic boasts a dynamic mic capsule that imbues your voice with a warm, rich character. The hypercardioid polar pattern helps eliminate ambient noise by focusing tightly on its intended sound source. An internal shockmount and a mesh/foam windscreen help lessen the effects of pops, plosives, and handling noise. Users will also appreciate the built-in mute button, headphone output, and Mix Control mode for blending the mic with pre-recorded audio.

Dynamic mic capsule and hypercardioid polar pattern

A dynamic microphone capsule supplies the AT2040USB’s superlative sound. This particular mic capsule is designed to capture the rich and warm vocals today’s content creators need. Meanwhile, the mic’s hypercardioid polar pattern focuses tightly on your voice and prevents unwanted off-axis noise — computer fans, air conditioners, or people talking in the house — from entering the signal. If you’re searching for a mic that delivers great sound without breaking the bank, you’ll love the Audio-Technica AT2040USB.

An excellent choice for content creation

What do podcasters, streamers, YouTubers, and TikTokers have in common? The need for a good microphone, of course! Sweetwater is happy to report that the Audio-Technica AT2040USB is a slam dunk for each application. It comes with a built-in headphone jack for monitoring your vocal signal. Plus, there’s a silent soft-touch mute button to silence the mic if you need to sneeze. Plus, the Mix Control feature lets you blend the mic’s signal with pre-recorded audio.

Audio-Technica AT2040USB Dynamic Broadcast USB Microphone Features:

  • Plug-and-play USB broadcast microphone
  • Dynamic mic capsule offers a warm, rich sound
  • Hypercardioid pickup pattern rejects off-axis noise
  • Mix control blends the mic signal with pre-recorded audio
  • Built-in headphone jack lets you monitor the audio at the source
  • Soft-touch mute button silences the mic’s output
  • Switchable low-cut filter controls low-frequency rumble
  • Internal shockmount and multi-stage foam/mesh windscreen guards against pops and plosives
  • LED indicator ring provides at-a-glance status updates

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
  • Frequency Response: 80Hz-16kHz
  • A/D Resolution: Up to 24-bit/96kHz
  • Low Cut Filter: 80Hz (-18dB/octave)
  • Color: Black
  • Features: Integrated Shockmount
  • Connector: USB-C 2.0, 1/8" (headphones)
  • Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15 or later
  • Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Mounting Options: AT8487 Mounting Clamp, 3/8-16 to 5/8-27 Adapter
  • Power Source: USB Powered
  • Dimensions: 5.72" x 2.05"
  • Weight: 1.35 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: 6.6' USB-C to USB-A Cable, USB-C to USB-A Adapter
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AT2040USB

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Rated 5/5

Great option for a plug & play dynamic mic

I was looking for a dynamic microphone to use with my computer and have been very happy with the AT2040 USB.

It's got the usual Audio Technica high quality fit and finish. The AT2040 USB is solidly built: the metal grill does not flex and the controls aren't flimsy. Even the capacitive mute button works surprisingly well. I can push the mute button, slide my finger across it, and it doesn't accidentally mute or unmute. I like the mute indicator light and don't find it too bright or distracting.

I just use this mic for simple things like work calls and voice chat, but I think you could use this for podcasts or streaming no problem. This dynamic picks up less background (think keyboard clacks) than other USB condensers and the hypercardioid polar pattern helps even more. The built in pop filter does a decent job at rejecting plosives, though speaking across the mic instead of right into will help even more.

My favorite feature is having all the mixing controls you'd want right on the back of the mic. I've used the Shure MV7 for a good while, and while it sounds great, I never enjoyed all the fiddling required to use their Motiv software. The AT2040 USB is as simple as plug it in, play some computer audio, and adjust your dials so you can clearly hear yourself and your system audio.

This isn't a do everything mic, but I think it's great for its intended use. It sounds very nice and I think works even better with deep voices. For $100 less than an MV7, I think this is a great bang for buck. The mic as pictured is the AT2040 USB mounted to it's shock mount, the AT8458a. It'd be nice if the shock mount wasn't so pricey, but its not an essential upgrade.
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Rated 5/5

An amazing microphone, that is absolutely worth having!

I've never in my lifetime of recording anything, have ever previously used dynamic microphones.
Not until this year.
But for my first go around, I decided upon the Audio-Technica AT2040, which is a USB broadcast dynamic microphone.
First of all, I'd like to say that the quality of this microphone, at least with my voice, is simply amazing.
Especially when compared to some of the other condenser microphones that I've used previously, this one has a very nice noise floor over all and for me, at least, is a huge improvement over what I was previously working with.
Talking about four inches away from the microphone, and not recording at maximum volume, is a good idea to do to help with over all sensitivity.
Normalizing levels is always a good idea rather than recording at the loudest point possible, which can lead to clipping.
The microphone has a nice frequency response, too.
If you're looking for a microphone that will give you that broadcast quality sound, you can't possibly go wrong with the Audio-Technica AT2040!
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