Description
Updated to serve the needs of the modern podcaster, Twitch streamer, and content creator, the AT2040USB from Audio-Technica takes the analog original with all of its core features, such as a durable metal build, highly focused hypercardioid pickup, and integrated shock mount and pop filter, and adds a digital USB-C output with support for high-resolution audio capture, up to 24-bit / 96 kHz. You get plenty of handy onboard controls, including a high-pass filter that makes it easy to eliminate low-frequency rumbles from AC units and desk movement, a mix control for blending your voice with audio tracks from your computer, and a soft-touch, capacitive mute button to quickly and silently turn your mic off in case a guest goes off the rails.
A Robust Classic, with Some New Tricks
The AT2040USB sports all the celebrated core features of its analog sibling, including a warm, robust sound, a pro-grade metal body for long-lasting durability, and a highly focused hypercardioid polar pattern that will work wonders for content creators and podcasters trying to minimize room noises like humming computer fans or keyboard taps.
Direct, Low-Latency Monitoring
Ideal for content creators and podcasters, the AT2040USB includes a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack for direct, low-latency monitoring of your streams. The high-output amplifier provides up to 77mW of output at 32 ohms to drive demanding headphones.
A Plethora of Onboard Controls
Capacitive touch control with LED indicator for the mute function, allowing you to mute your mic quickly and silently during a stream. Switchable high-pass filter at 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave to eliminate rumbles.
High-Fidelity Digital Conversion
Rather than offer barebones digital specs, Audio-Technica built the AT2040USB in a forward-thinking manner, packing in a high-resolution digital converter for a range of optional sample rates.
For Podcasts, VO, and Content Creation
End-Address, Broadcast-Style Mic
Digital USB-C Output
Highly Directional Hypercardioid Pattern
High-Fidelity Digital Conversion
Primary Applications Podcast, Web-Streaming, Conferencing, Videoconferencing
Form Factor Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources Vocals, Speech/Voice-Over
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Capsule 1 x Dynamic
Polar Pattern Hypercardioid
Orientation End Address
Circuitry Solid-State
Pad None
High-Pass Filter 80 Hz, 18 dB/Octave
Tone Adjustment None
Indicators 1 x Blue Ring LED (Mute, Status)
On-Board Controls Direct Monitor Blend, Headphone Volume, High-Pass Filter, Mic Mute
Windscreen Built-In
Color Black
Mounting Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)
Mounting Thread Size 5/8″-27 Female (3/8″-16 Female with Included Adapter)
Included Case None
Included Filters None
