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Audio Technica AT2020 Studio Microphone

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
came with a pouch and a mic stand mount... i wish it came with a shockmount but i cant complain cuz the mic sounds like its worth 300$ anyways lol..u can get one from the same company for like 50 bucks

Quality:
i dropped it a couple of times on a hard wood floor and it still works

Value:
are they really giving these away this cheap?

Desirability:
very sleek and sexy

Sound:
does it really get better than this?

Ease of Use:
just plugged it in

Support:
dont need it

Overall:
overall im very satisfied with this mic ive owned one other by samson and this blows it away..

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
The Microphone has no flaws.

Quality:
Its a great microphone. I bring in alot of artist and they all tend to sound nice on it. I've had it for like 4 months and it still rocking with me and it has taken a couple hits.

Value:
Its a great mic cuz i know the microphone is worth alot more than what you paid for.

Desirability:
Its sexy and is black.

Sound:
This microphone is great for a beginners. The quality is great as long you have the right stuff and know what you doin. For what i use the mic is sounds awesome couldn't ask for a better mic. I heard some good microphones like the akg but AT by far has a more crips sound.

Ease of Use:
Is pretty simple how to get this mic going is a microphone.

Support:
Never had to call.

Overall:
I have a studio so i keep buying better stuff and higher end prices but this mic is has a certain pitch that others don't.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Yea accessories are ok. Just wish it had a shockmount with it.

Quality:
The quality seems almost perfect. Just I know there is better so I gave it a 9. Make sure you get a pop filter.

Value:
This mic is the best value for your money by far. You will be happy.

Desirability:
This item looks wonderful on the stand with a pop filter.

Sound:
The sound is perfect, very clear and sounds just like a real expensive condensor mic! MAKE SURE YOU GET A POP FILTER. HELPS OUT A LOT!

Ease of Use:
The use of this product is amazing.

Support:
Support can not be any better.

Overall:
This product was prob the best mic I could have got for my money. I would want this mic for a long time. It is wonderful.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
It would be great if it came with a shock-mount, rather than just a regular plastic mount. Otherwise, it just came with the mic and the case. It does the job. The mic is very plug-and-play, so not much else was needed.

Quality:
Considering the price, I'd buy 7 of these. I only need 1 or 2, and if i'm spending 700, i ought to get a good one. Oh well. It's solid. I'm sure it could be thrown on the floor and not be damaged. Easily as strong as an SM58.

Value:
Amazing. This is only 40 bucks more than my old condensor (cheap Apex435) and it's leaps and bounds above the old one. Super improvement, for so little cash.

Desirability:
Sexy. Black. Phallic. Good.

Sound:
Really clear sound. I really love the sound quality of this mic, especially for its affordability.

Ease of Use:
Plug and play! Super easy.

Support:
Haven't had to deal with it, so that's a good sign.

Overall:
Get one.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
When I bought the AT2020, it came with an AT2021 microphone. Still good quallity but it wasn't as great in my opinion.

Quality:
Hands down top of the line quallity. I don't have a professional studio but this microphone gives my music a professional sound.

Value:
It's very much worth the price

Desirability:
Just the look of it says "perfection".

Sound:
This microphone gave me the best experience I could've hoped for. It was way better than I thought it would be. My friend owns a more expensive mic and still my AT2020 gives better quallity. With the right settings on your preamp and/or interface, this will give you a great bang for your buck.

Ease of Use:
It's so easy to start up. I have it set up in my room (I record in my closet). Just hook the microphone up to the preamp. My set-up is Microphone>PreAmp>M-Audio Fast Track Interface (USB)> Computer and Whala!

Support:
Yes.

Overall:
I'm going to use this microphone until it dies.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Large-diaphragm, cardioid condenser.

Quality:
Tough mic, i could throw it at a wall five times, plug it in and make rad vocal recordings...

Value:
For the money it doesnt get better... at least I dont think...

Desirability:
very sexy mic

Sound:
Very clean, very clear. I got it with the instrument mic package deal. If you have a budget but you need a mic that sounds WAY past it's price range this is the one...

Ease of Use:
Simple... if you know how to use your interface.

Support:
never dealt with

Overall:
For the money its the best...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Well....as far as features go....The clip mount it comes with only allows you to hook it up on certain mic stands. The reason for this is because the stand's pipe end you screw it on has to be relatively smaller than some stage mic stands or others. Other than this its nice and sturdy and has a firm joint for when you bend it to position your mic however you want it.

Quality:
It's nice and sturdy, built like an ox made outta metal!! It's the complete opposite of fragile. Im sure this mic will last atleast 15 years or so.

Value:
For the value, this is absolutely the best buy for your home studio!!! $100 for CD-quality sound.....are you serious??!!! This is a steal!!!!

Desirability:
I love the way it looks!! Not to big or too small....nice texture, finish, and design......Not flat-like....its beautiful!!

Sound:
I was reading other people's reviews and i decided to purchase this product. I must say that it sounds really good!! I compared it to ME's V57M and it annihilates it by far. I use it only for vocals (so far) and my recording comes out clean!! I have it connected to my M-Audio MobilePre USB device ($149.95 on this site) along with using my SE Electronics Reflexion Filter (about $299 on this site). Plus you don't really need a shock mount for it (if they offered one for it, it would be a plus). I was surprised by how much this mic can do....in my room!!! Overall, using the right equipment and using the mic right, it sounds professional. This is a condenser mic so you will need to have 48v Phantom Supply for it, make a booth or buy a reflection filter from this site or else your sound will be garbage.

Ease of Use:
Just plug it in and play really!!

Support:
Im rating it 10 but dont follow this rating because I never did need support.....atleast not yet.

Overall:
This product is a absolute must-have!! Forget about buying expensive mics and get this one.....you wont regret it. I see more AT mics getting their way into my home/studio. Believe this review and forget the others because Im telling you the realness!!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
For the price, there are not much accessoires included. A spider shockmount could be desireable.

Quality:
The solid and rugged body gives the mic expensive looks. this makes it also a reliablemic for on the road.

Value:
No comments, just buy oneand use it, you wont regret it.

Sound:
I was really impressed. I work with condensers of Rode and the dynamic mics of Shure.This was the first time I was using an Audio Technica and I think more mics of this brand will follow in my studio. The AT2020 gives a neutral rich but still a warm sound and could be used for a large scale of vocals. If you are looking for a reliable and great sounding condenser mic extra, you have found a great bargain.

Ease of Use:
Plug it in on a mixing console with 48 v phantom power and you can record. I use this mic on my Allen and Heath mixing console, and it sounds fantastic.

Support:
I have not dealt with the company.

Overall:
If AT stays delivering this kind of quality products, I will probably buy more.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
it's a mic, it works great, wish they threw in a shockmount. that would make it a 10.

Quality:
better built than any competing manufacturers of cheap mics, and as well built as a way more expensive AT4050, one of the more common pro studio mics you can get from the same company.

Value:
best deal going for an acoustic guitar mic, good for other uses as well.

Desirability:
fairly sexy mic for the money, way better built than apex, nady, mxl, or other chinese mics.

Sound:
best acoustic guitar mic you can get for under $400. at around $100 it's a steal, get a pair for $200, then buy more mic stands, cables, and other toys for the rest of your change. I use it professionally and it works great and almost every guitar I've recorded, better than cheap competition like the SP B1 and other LDC mics, since the 2020 is SDC it handles transients better and has less bass build up from the sound hole, much much more even guitar pickup, very complimentary, and GREAT rear and side rejection.

Ease of Use:
easier to place for acoustic guitar than most other mics. all positions works well, 12th fret aimed at sound hole is amazing though.

Support:
no problems, no support issues, so it's a 10.

Overall:
just get one.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Wish these had an acoustic isolation mount that fit them.

Quality:
Fit and finish are decent, good for home studio/light stage use. I wouldn't use these for a high volume rock band, they're a little delicate for that kind of work, but they're great for acoustic or folk music. The mounts are rock solid and work well with boom stands, and setup/takedown is quick and easy.

Value:
Well worth it for the price. I'm getting more of them because they're good condensers.

Sound:
I use these for live sound with international folk musicians and they are by far the best sounding vocal mikes I've used for the price, especially for vocalists that don't have as much on the high end. They're good for some folk instruments as well, and handle high SPL's almost as well as dynamics. I'm getting two more to take the place of a couple more of my SM58's.

Ease of Use:
Couldn't be easier with a phantom power mixer, and the sound quality responds well to the input EQ's. As with most phantom-power condensers, though, an XLR cable with an open wire will allow a little signal through on the ground shield, so if you're used to dynamics, you might not catch a bad cable. (Got bitten by that myself, but if anything, it's a case of the mike working a little *too* well.)

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
I accidentlty dropped it on a concrete floor, no harm no foul but not a good idea.

Sound:
This is a great mic. Absolutley great. For $100 (and mine came with a free set of really nice headphones)it is an amazing value. This mic is powerful loud, watch your levels. Like all good mics, feedback needs to be contained, I am not able to go open mic with monitors on in my garage studio so untill I build a proper studio I am limited to headphone monitoring. This mic picks up everything, including the faint dim of the neighbors washing machine. Really nice, you won't be dissapointed. I use 2 of these back to back to record middle school vocal groups, the singers postioned in 2 opposing semi-circles. All vocals are clean and loud. By the way, take a look at Shure web site for suggestions on mic techniques, I find it really helpful.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Feature:
Nice pouch; comes w/o shockmount which is a minus. Also you can't buy one since the optional shock mount AT offers costs $75, i.e 3/4 the price of the mic. I find this ridiculous.

Quality:
Rugged and well built. Meets and exceeds the flat frequency response in the specs (picks up to 22kHz). A word of caution for studio pros is that with a 16-mm diaphragm this is not a real large-diaprhagm mic. It shares the same diaphragm with AT2021 small-diaphragm mic, it's just mounted in a cylindrical box commonly used for large-diaphragm condensers. Again, it sounds great, but I am not so sure I would have bought it if I knew this before. On the other hand the smaller diaphragm makes the mic suitable for close miking (6-8"), at larger distance doesn't sound as good, but for home studio this