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Audio-Technica AT2020

Audio-Technica AT2020

budget condenser mic; praised for clear studio quality; best in quiet, treated rooms; often needs phantom power (XLR) or USB version

Aggregated Pros
  • Budget condenser mic
  • Praised for clear studio quality
  • Best in quiet, treated rooms
  • Often needs phantom power (XLR) or USB version

Reddit Reviews:


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u/UknownTreant · r/FL_Studio

“Some plugins can reduce noise or ambient sound (like Waves Clarity or even treat it on Audacity by aquiring the noise profile), but my recommendation is to sell the mic you currently have and buy another budget condenser microphone like the Audio Technica AT2020, the one which has an XLR output.”

r/FL_Studio · →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/VoiceActing

“The AT2020 is a solid starter mic. The only thing that might be concerning is the interface. At higher gain levels it may introduce more ...”

r/VoiceActing · Audio Technica AT2020 Bundle for Beginner. Opinions? →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/VoiceActing

“Okay I have XLR Audio Technica At2020 and would like a small mic stand since I won't be standing. So are the any good mic stands for my Audio ...”

r/VoiceActing · Mic Stand suggestions. : r/VoiceActing →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/WeAreTheMusicMakers

“The sm57 is a great all rounder and an industry standard. My first mic was an audio technica At2020 which is considered one of the best for it's ...”

r/WeAreTheMusicMakers · Going to buy a microphone on a fairly cheap budget →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/WeAreTheMusicMakers

“AT2020 Condenser Mic sounds terrible recording my acoustic guitar. I bought the AT2020 condenser with the USB adapter the other day to record ...”

r/WeAreTheMusicMakers · AT2020 Condenser Mic sounds terrible recording my ... →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/makinghiphop

“AT2020 http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-USB-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001AS6OYC ... impressed. xlr version of course. It's not ...”

r/makinghiphop · What mic should I buy? Apex440 or AT2020.. and more ... →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/audioengineering

“I recently acquired an Audio Technica AT2020 and I've been really impressed with it so far, both for vocals and guitar amps. They can be had ...”

r/audioengineering · Low budget condenser microphone : r/audioengineering →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/LogicPro

“I have an Audio-technica at2020 and a revelator io44 using logic pro x and for the life of me I can't get the mic to work at all. I've clicked ...”

r/LogicPro · Audio-technica at2020 not working : r/LogicPro →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/makinghiphop

“What's the difference between the Audio Technica AT2020 and the AT2035 and is it worth the extra $50 for the 2035? As the title says. Thanks.”

r/makinghiphop · What's the difference between the Audio Technica AT2020 ... →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/letsplay

“I bought the at2040 thinking it was better than the at2020 but regret it ... Opinions? r/VoiceActing. • 4y ago. Audio Technica AT2020 Bundle for ...”

r/letsplay · Static/extra noise issue with my mic. Audio Technica AT2020 →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/letsplay

“I stream alot on Twitch with my Audio Technica AT2020 USB ... I own the AT2020 and I ended up bring my down to 20-25. It's perfect ...”

r/letsplay · AT2020 Mic sensitivity help! : r/letsplay →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/singing

“I own an expensive, handheld condenser mic that is amazing for stage use. ... I'm not an expert on the subject but the Audio-technica AT2020 ...”

r/singing · To the people who always post answers such as:"Don't buy ... →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/microphone

“Audio-Technica AT2020 sounds like trash — what am I doing wrong? Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 1”

r/microphone · Audio-Technica AT2020 sounds like trash →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/VoiceActing

“Would love for any help the sub may offer. Currently using the Audio Technica AT2020. I do about half of my work from my home studio and ...”

r/VoiceActing · Can I get some suggestions on my next mic? : r/VoiceActing →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/audioengineering

“[MIC] Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone ... I bought the at2040 thinking it was better than the at2020 but regret it.”

r/audioengineering · at2020 mic mod? : r/audioengineering →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/audio

“Is the audio technica at2020 xlr good for rap vocals ? Also with the Scarlett solo interface? r/WeAreTheMusicMakers. • ...”

r/audio · AT2020 XLR to 3.5mm cable : r/audio →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/audioengineering

“Audio Technica AT2020 XLR microphone picks up every single mouth click. ... I bought the at2040 thinking it was better than the at2020 but regret ...”

r/audioengineering · SM57 or AT2020 for spoken word only? : r/audioengineering →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/letsplay

“How do I reduce reverb using an Audio Technica AT2020? Archived post ... disappointed. Also, the preamp/sound interface and/or mixer ...”

r/letsplay · How do I reduce reverb using an Audio Technica AT2020? →
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u/redditor · r/letsplay

“I'm stuck between the Blue Yeti and the Audio Technica AT2020 USB+. ... I do not regret my purchase, but I know now that my future purchase ...”

r/letsplay · Blue Yeti or Audio Technica AT2020 USB+? : r/letsplay →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/letsplay

“... disappointed with the results. From what I hear the USB ... [MIC] Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone ...”

r/letsplay · AT 20 20 or Blue Yeti : r/letsplay →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/podcasts

“... Audio-Technica-AT2020-Studio-Microphone-Cardioid-Condenser-Mic ... I bought the at2040 thinking it was better than the at2020 but regret it.”

r/podcasts · AT2020 chinese replica or original? : r/podcasts →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/audioengineering

“http://recordinghacks.com/microphones/Audio-Technica/AT2020-USB · http ... I really doubt that the difference is between having a USB microphone ...”

r/audioengineering · Why doesn't my AT2020 sound like an AT2020USB? →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/rocksmith

“I returned mine when I couldn't make it work. Maybe it's time to try ... Audio-Technica AT2020 and Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) Settings? r/VoiceActing.”

r/rocksmith · I FOUND THE SOLUTION FOR MY FOCUSRITE ... →
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