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The AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone from Audio-Technica is designed for vocal and general instrument capturing in project and professional studio environments. The capsule features a low-mass, side-address diaphragm with a cardioid polar pattern for rejecting ambiance and noise at the off-axis sections of the microphone capsule. A linear frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz enables the flexibility to accurately reproduce signals from a wide variety of sources. High SPL handling and wide dynamic range allow the AT2020 to capture loud signals with minimal noise and distortion. The microphone includes a pivoting, threaded stand mount for accurate positioning.

  • Suitable for project/home-studio applications
  • High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide maximum 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 desired sound source
  • Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone

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Billie Eilish: Bedroom Producer?

...story of how this made it to the full-scale production? They're making it sound like anybody with a DAW, an AT 2020 and a keyboard can produce a Grammy record. I'm thinking there's more to it.

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Billie Eilish: Bedroom Producer?

...hated mic in gearslutz history, the tlm103, and a mic that’s not even expensive enough to be hated, the AT2020. “The only reason my music isn’t as successful is because my parents aren’t rich/I don’t have a trust fund/I’m not an industry plant/I don’t have an army of bots.” Lol. No, the reason your music...

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Shure PGA181

...drums but getting a little into questionable territory for quiet sources if noise really matters to you. Just for comparison the AT2020 (also $99) has a self noise of 20dba and the Chessparov cheapie favorite, AKG P120 is 19dba. There are some quiet mics for cheap though. The Mackie EM-91c has a self noise of...

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Bang for Buck

Well, I think this is a great mic. It is certainly great value for money.

When compared to my SM57, it sounds much more open and sensitive (as it should) so it is ideal for vocals and acoustic guitar. It is also more full-sounding so it is quite pleasing as a drum and electric guitar room mic....

by Tom Higgins

The AT2020 is a nice microphone that should really be a couple hundred dollars more expensive. This microphone was my first one that I bought. It is built very solid and it has a nice paint finish as well. The sound of the AT2020 is very transparent and can often sound thin and hi-fi. It definately...

by mikeg09

I own it. It never gets used.

I know what the frequency chart says on it, but it just always sounds extra hyped on the high freqs to me. I suppose under the right situation I'd use it here and there, but not on Vox. MAYBE on acoustic guitar. Maybe as a room mic on an electric guitar.

Just...

by brianellefson

First LDC mic I bought many years ago. Hasn't left the drawer for several years. Noisy and harsh on the high end. Build quality is okay, but I just can't think of anything it would sound good on. Maybe I'll try it again when I'm in an exprimenting mood, but for now I get no use out of it.

by guit145

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