---
product_id: 530394261
title: "AT2040USB Dynamic USB Microphone"
brand: "audio-technica"
price: "R5185"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/530394261-at2040usb-dynamic-usb-microphone
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Built-in headphone jack w/ volume control Plug-and-play USB Type-C Dynamic hypercardioid pickup AT2040USB Dynamic USB Microphone

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** R5185
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Own your sound. Stream like a pro.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AT2040USB Dynamic USB Microphone by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** R5185 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/530394261-at2040usb-dynamic-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

- • **Mute with a Touch:** Silent capacitive mute button with LED ring ensures you control your audio discreetly and confidently.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight, sleek design fits perfectly on any desk or studio setup—stream anywhere, anytime.
- • **Instant Plug & Play:** USB Type-C connectivity means zero setup fuss—just connect and start creating immediately.
- • **Crystal-Clear Voice Focus:** Hypercardioid pattern isolates your voice, cutting out distracting background noise for pro-level clarity.
- • **Real-Time Audio Monitoring:** Built-in headphone jack with high-output amp lets you hear every detail live, no latency.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT2040USB is a dynamic USB microphone designed for podcasters, streamers, and content creators seeking professional-grade audio with effortless plug-and-play setup. Featuring a hypercardioid pickup pattern to minimize ambient noise, a built-in headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring, and a silent touch mute button with LED indicators, it delivers studio-quality sound in a compact, portable form factor.

## Description

The AT2040USB is equipped with a built-in headphone jack for real-time audio monitoring with no delay. It also features a quick muting function, with the silent touch-sensitive capacitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audio at the microphone and a two-state LED indicator ring displays a blue light when the mic is on and ready to capture audio and indicates red when it is muted. This content creator microphone offers a USB Type-C output, which includes a USB cable (USB Type-C to USB Type-A) and USB adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C) for plug-and-play functionality. Users can connect the microphone directly to a computer for immediate use, without audio interference or additional cabling. Whether it’s Twitch streaming, YouTube content creation, or online chats, the AT2040USB is well suited for all kinds of content creation.

## Features

- Dynamic broadcast microphone with plug-and-play USB functionality is perfect for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators
- Hypercardioid pickup focuses on your voice and minimizes room noises and echo
- Built-in headphone jack with high-output amplifier and volume control enables real-time monitoring with excellent sound quality
- Two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when mic is powered on and lights red when it is muted
- Silent soft-touch mute button provides convenient, reliable muting at the microphone

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Microphone Form Factor | Handheld |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Special Features | Volume Control |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone |
| Item Weight | 0.6 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions | 5.72 x 2.05 x 2.05 inches |
| Color | Black |

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Streaming
- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Model Name:** AT2040USB
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Connector Type:** USB
- **Special Feature:** Volume Control
- **Compatible Devices:** Headphone
- **Color:** Black
- **Included Components:** Microphone, USB cable (USB Type-C to USB Type-A) and USB adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional

## Images

![AT2040USB Dynamic USB Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xcYyywTQL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality!
*by R***D on June 9, 2025*

Absolutely incredible and clear mic. The setup was extremely easy, and the quality is very good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Quality as expected from AT
*by P***E on July 17, 2025*

High quality and crisp voice recording. Looks amazing and the big mute button is very handy and helpful in many conditions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great dynamic USB-C mic
*by D***S on August 17, 2025*

This is a great dynamic mic. Doesn't get all the background noise out, but better than my other mics. Audio Technica mics all sound great. Everyone on my Meet calls say this sounds great.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-12*