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product_id: 466327338
title: "AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone"
brand: "audio-technica"
price: "R5713"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Audio Technica"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/466327338-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphone
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Built-in headphone jack Touch mute button 24-Bit/96kHz HD audio AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** R5713
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate your content game with studio-grade sound—because your voice deserves the spotlight.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** R5713 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/466327338-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphone)

## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug-and-Play USB-C:** Seamless USB-C connectivity with included cables and custom desk stand—setup in seconds, create endlessly.
- • **Instant Silent Control:** Soft-touch capacitive mute button lets you mute audio discreetly without breaking your flow.
- • **Studio-Quality Clarity:** Experience crystal-clear, natural sound with a high-res 24-bit/96kHz A/D converter—your voice, front and center.
- • **Focused Cardioid Pickup:** Directional microphone design minimizes background noise, keeping your recordings professional and polished.
- • **Zero-Latency Monitoring:** Built-in headphone jack with volume control for real-time, delay-free audio monitoring—never miss a beat.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X is a premium cardioid condenser USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and home studio professionals. Featuring a high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz A/D converter, zero-latency headphone monitoring, and a touch-sensitive mute button, it delivers clear, natural sound with minimal background noise. Its plug-and-play USB-C connectivity and included custom desk stand make it an effortless upgrade for streaming, recording, and voiceover projects.

## Description

The AT2020USB-X is a reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+ microphone. The AT2020USB-X was specially designed to meet the needs of content creators, making it the best microphone for streaming, podcasting, recording music, gaming and video recording. This Audio-Technica microphone offers the critically acclaimed, award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of a plug-and-play USB-C operation with a custom desk stand. This content creator microphone ensures extremely clear, natural sound reproduction thanks to the high-resolution A/D convertor (up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate). This USB-C microphone proves itself to be a high-quality microphone for recording music at home by using directional pickup (cardioid) that keeps the focus on your voice or another chosen sound source. The smooth, extended frequency response is also ideally suited for streaming, podcasting, and music and video production. The AT2020USB-X features a built-in headphone jack with volume control to let you directly monitor the microphone signal with no delay. It also offers a mix control to let you blend the microphone’s audio with audio from the computer, and has a silent touch-sensitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audio at the microphone. Whether you are looking for the best streaming microphone or looking to enhance your content creation for YouTube videos, the AT2020USB-X is the optimal choice for all types of content creation. Included Accessories: The AT2020USB-X condenser microphone comes with a custom Audio-Technica desk mic stand that provides a stable and secure base, 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter, and 6.6' (2 m) USB-C to USB-A cable with a USB-A to USB-C adapter. Optional Accessories: The AT8455 shock mount effectively absorbs vibration noise. It is open in the front to allow easy access to microphone controls and indicators. The shock mount is compatible with 3/8"-16 and 5/8"-27 threaded stands.

Review: Great USB microphone - Been using on my windows PC for a while now and I love it. Sound quality is great. USB makes it so easy to use.
Review: High quality product - Solid built quality with a heavy feel and a very nice desk top stand This thing is beautifully made. I just plugged it and it works. Nothing else to install. In addition I also plugged in my headphones to listen to the playback. Ok it can pick up some outside sounds like a leaf blower going on outside my house or rustles around you but as long as your recording room is very quiet this microphone works very well without having to spend huge amount of money. I am this using for video voiceovers on with Cyberlink video editing software. . It works with virtually an program. I even used my NCH Voxal Voice changer software with this and it works beautifully. I have to see if it can be made to work with my iPad also, but I am told I would need a powered USB hub for that as this needs power to work and the iPad does not have enough power. I am so happy I am going to go look at what else they have.

## Features

- Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
- Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
- Soft-touch capacitive mute button on body to quickly and silently mute audio at the microphone
- High-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction
- The two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when powered and lights red when muted
- Directional pickup minimizes background noise
- Accessories Included: Custom desk stand, USB-C to USB-A cable with USB-A to USB-C adapter

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B823S1NR |
| Audio Sensitivity | 30 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,238 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #37 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (697) |
| Date First Available | August 11, 2022 |
| Hardware Platform | Gaming Console, Laptop, PC |
| Impedance | 600 Ohms |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.67 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 9.65 x 9.65 x 3.54 inches |
| Item model number | AT2020USBX |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Material | Plastic |
| Microphone Form Factor | Table Array |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 9.65 x 9.65 x 3.54 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Connector Type:** USB
- **Included Components:** Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
- **Model Name:** AT2020USB-X
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Video Conference
- **Special Feature:** Stand, Volume Control

## Images

![AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NcJuOEyIL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this go into a  belkin 3.0 port, Hub?**
A: Yes, it will work with any USB port

**Q: can this record in stereo?**
A: Yes, it can record in stero.

**Q: is the manual in english, please?**
A: Yes, the manual is in English

**Q: Will it work with linux?**
A: Mixed results.  I'm running Ubuntu 22.04 on a fairly new Dell Latitude.  The OS will recognize the mic under Settings-Sound.  Zoom will recognize the mic, but Audacity won't.  I usually use this mic on a MacMini M1, with no problems at all.  I'd say that mic might not work with shareware on the LinuxPlatform.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great USB microphone
*by K***E on December 5, 2025*

Been using on my windows PC for a while now and I love it. Sound quality is great. USB makes it so easy to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality product
*by A***R on March 15, 2024*

Solid built quality with a heavy feel and a very nice desk top stand This thing is beautifully made. I just plugged it and it works. Nothing else to install. In addition I also plugged in my headphones to listen to the playback. Ok it can pick up some outside sounds like a leaf blower going on outside my house or rustles around you but as long as your recording room is very quiet this microphone works very well without having to spend huge amount of money. I am this using for video voiceovers on with Cyberlink video editing software. . It works with virtually an program. I even used my NCH Voxal Voice changer software with this and it works beautifully. I have to see if it can be made to work with my iPad also, but I am told I would need a powered USB hub for that as this needs power to work and the iPad does not have enough power. I am so happy I am going to go look at what else they have.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works nicely
*by M***E on December 29, 2025*

Sounds amazing, easy to install, just plugged and play in a Mac.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-28*