Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Condenser USB Microphone (Discontinued Model)

Excellent quality microphone. I purchased this for recording remote VO and Podcasts around the country. I typically use my laptop for recording and the AT2020USBi microphone plugs into any USB port. Because I'm traveling, I always want to have a backup recorder with me, just in case. Rather than lugging a second laptop along, I can use the AT2020USBi to plug straight into my iPhone 6+ if I need to. The audio quality is just as good as the laptop in most cases. PLEASE NOTE: Not all recording apps recognize this microphone plugged directly into the iPhone. So, I found "Recorder Plus" by Turbokey Studio, available on the iOS app store. It has a variety of feature and sample rates - but there is never an issue recognizing the source when connecting the AT2020USBi microphone to the phone's Lightning port. I have recorded at 24-bit/48KHz and had beautiful sounding audio with no issues. There is no headphone jack on the microphone to allow you to monitor the audio. Evidently there wasn't enough room for the additional circuitry needed in the mic. Normally, this would not be a problem, but... monitoring your recording directly from your iPhone doesn't work either. Your iPhone mutes the microphone input from playing back in your headphones, just like when making a call. Therefore, a quick test record-and-playback confirmed my audio quality, and I was comfortable recording without direct monitoring. Finally, the greatest advantage of the AT2020USBi is having this microphone connect directly to an iOS device. The disadvantage is the cable (that comes with the microphone) cannot be purchased anywhere else, but through Audio Technica. It is a Lightning plug (for iOS) that plugs into the AT2020USBi with a micro-HDMI connector. This combination of connectors is found nowhere else. Audio Technical will send one for under $20, but it is fruitless to search elsewhere. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CABLES. I lost mine after my first trip.

Well, when the mic worked, it worked wonderfully, maybe a bit quiet, but clear nonetheless. The rating would have been a one star had the mic itself sucked, but it didn't. So, 2 stars.The reason for such a low rating is due to the inferior engineering and ridiculous use of the cable. I bought this unit because it connected via USB. The very reasoning for me buying this one and not the basic one with a xlr connector and the cable is prone to failure. Just my luck. I coulda saved $100. Yep this thing is $200 and it is basically because of the cable.Let me begin;The main problem is the connector itself is just weak. It is a HUGE weak point for the whole unit. It is located on the bottom and its location makes it really easy for it to be damaged. I have it mounted on a mic stand attached to my table and the stand itself doesn't move much but all it takes is something else bumping into the connection at the bottom just slightly and boom, your recording days are over.The cable itself is a micro-hdmi to USB cable. Yep, a MICRO HDMI to USB-A 2.0. Which isn't something that is made very clear at all on the Amazon sales page.Let me let you in on the secret... These cables do NOT exist outside of the use in this one application for this one specific microphone. (They might be proprietary, I'm gonna ask.) IE, You cannot get a replacement without contacting the manufacturer. Go for it, go look for one. I implore you to try to find this magical cables elsewhere.I would say its the unicorn of cables but unicorns weren't designed by a dolt and are beautiful and special. I'd say it's the leprechaun of cables but leprechauns are funny and bring good luck. This cable caused my blood pressure to go up. Not very magical nor lucky.This cable was meant for people who wanted a portable mic to be able to plug into their laptops. This thing will not last long for someone on the move or travels a lot. Mine was stationary and it broke rather easy.So, I get to contact the manufacturer, AGAIN, to get a replacement. I told them to send 2 last time but they didn't. I will ask for 2 this time as well. I know for certain this will happen again.TLDR; Technical flaw in designing this product's cable and its location causes failure. Can only get replacement cable from Audio-Technica. Consider this when purchasing if you think you run the risk at all of having the plug damaged.

This microphones cord is insanely easy to break, especially paired with the flimsy microphone stand. The cord is insanely rare to replace so you'll literally have to go to Audio Technicas website and order a replacement cord for it (which is the only place you will find this cord from)I would highly recomennd not buying this microphone due to the flimsy cord but if you still want to buy this mic, buy a good microphone arm or microphone stand for it. The sound quality for it IS good but you could probably buy a much more consistent mic with a better cord for the same price.

Overall great item however lack of features, and should come with its own custom pop filter as i had to go through three different ones to find one that had ideal functionality with this specific mic.

This is my first condenser microphone and I’m loving it. I use it for recording my voiceover. It takes good amount of gain and base of my voice. Just be sure that the surroundings are not too noisy as it may catch noise and distortion. Overall I’m happy with this condenser.

Extremely high quality microphone for podcasting and gaming no regrets buying this microphone. Very esthetically pleasing as well

I love the sound quality and background noise rejection of this mic! Perfect for my needs!

Amazing microphone. It made all of the difference for my recent narration. Thank you Audio Technica and Amazon! Love it!!

Built well. Nice product, has a good weight and feels professional (not light weight and plastic).Extremely sensitive - as you would expect from a condenser mic, so you do need a very low hiss room to record (ie no air con).The mic control on the front does need some trial and error to get it right, but this is why its there - so you can tailor it to your environment. Once you've go it set right, the actual sound is very good.... there's a 'BUT' coming....I did find that when recording in the iphone I got a few seconds of very nasty noise at the beginning of every take which then dropped. So I had to re-take all my sound bites and account for leaving a decent pause before speaking on future takes. As Im editing my audio this was OK, but it does mean that you 'have' to edit your audio to trim off the 1.5 seconds of noise at the start of each take. I really dont know what the cause is. I ended up buying several recording apps from the app store to see if it was bad software, but I got the same problem on all of them, including the apple built in voice recorder app. If it wasn't for this problem I would score 4 or 5.If I find the cause / solution I'll re post.

AT2020 USBi pour SmartphoneCe micro a super son, très peu de souffle à l'enregistrement (malgré la présence de mon ordinateur qui ventile dans la pièce) et l'ensemble des fréquences me semble bien restitué, y compris les graves.Le côté cardioïde n'est pas très marqué, on entend tout de même très bien des conversations environnantes ou par exemple le clic de la souris même si elle n'est pas dans l'axe. Le résultat final est tout de même très agréable à l'écoute et on entend super bien la voix de celui qui parle dans l'axe.Gros point noir :Après 1 année d'utilisation très ponctuelle (j'ai dû l'utiliser à peine une vingtaine de fois) le câble a un faux contact et le micro n'est plus reconnu par mon ordinateur. Je pense que ce faux contact est lié à la fragilité du port conjugué avec le fait que le trépied est très petit et assez instable (ce qui fait que le poids du micro porte régulièrement sur la prise).Il s'agit d'un câble micro-HDMI vers USB 2.0 A, que je n'ai réussi à trouver ni sur Amazon ni sur d'autres sites de vente (et à vrai dire nulle part sur internet).J'ai donc un super microphone... mais inutilisable faute de câble adapté !

Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone The voice quality of this (AT2020USBi) mic is excellent and it really easy to install it.I found the cable provided with this mic is short and it was hard for me to use this mic with long stand. So I decided to replace it with AT2020 XLR version with Audio Interface Behringer UMC204HD but the voice quality of XLR version with Audio Interface is very poor as compare the AT2020USB(i) version.If you are looking for the best voice quality from AT2020 go for its USBi version. Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone

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Rien à dire, superbe micro aux performances très très correcte 24bits/96Khz.Mais le câble au connecteur "non standard " et trop court, je peux pas le suspendre, obligé de le garder sur son trépied de table, de l'isoler de celle-ci car mes interlocuteurs entendent mes frappes au clavier.... quel dommage.