Audio-Technica AT2040USB Dynamic USB Microphone, Black

The AT2040USB is an ideal microphone for creators, featuring a dynamic design for excellent voice capture with added USB functionality. Combining the broadcast-quality performance of the AT2040 dynamic podcast microphone with plug-and-play USB functionality makes this the ideal microphone for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators to achieve professional results.

Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.

A simple touch of the capacitive mute button immediately silences the microphone. The mic’s LED ring changes from blue to red indicating that the audio is muted.

A headphone jack with volume control allows you to monitor audio directly from the microphone, while the mix control allows you to blend your microphone signal with computer audio.

The AT2040USB’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.

The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount. The low-cut filter eliminates low-frequency sound for additional reduction of vibration and surrounding environmental noise.

XLR microphones are analog devices that require an XLR cable(1) that feeds the analog signal to an audio interface(2). The interface then converts the analog signal to digital and feeds the audio to your PC (3) for recording. Within USB microphones, all of the analog to digital conversion takes place within the microphone – no audio interface required. The digital signal is then fed via USB connection (1) directly into your PC(2). Interested in XLR? Explore AT2040.

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

- Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop protection

- Integrated shock mount tames noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts

- Built-in headphone jack with high-output amplifier and volume control enables real-time monitoring with excellent sound quality

- Mix control allows the microphone signal to be blended with prerecorded audio

- Silent soft-touch mute button provides convenient, reliable muting at the microphone

- High-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction

- Switchable low-cut filter controls unwanted low-frequency sound

- Two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when mic is powered on and lights red when it is muted

- Professional-grade metal body for lasting durability

- Includes mounting clamp and USB-C to USB-A cable (with USB-A to USB-C adapter)