You don't need an audio interface to get great audio! | AT2020 USB Review

[@techexamined]

HEADS UP... Thanks to @sony10e for the correction my error for the one controller on the mic. The first wheel on the mic is not for controlling he volume output on the mic to the computer but it let's you find a sweet spot between what you are recording while listening to previously recorded computer audio. You still can adjust the mic levels on the computers sound settings,

[@jacegarrett1008]

@Creed Dax yup, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D

[@Goldern]

The USB seems better than the mixer one in audio quality, and that's incredible.

[@sony10e]

Just letting you know that you can not adjust mic recording level from the mic, the one on the mic is only for listening volume for the headphones.

[@techexamined]

Oh damn.. I will make a note on the video explaining that... thank you for the heads up

[@rafapucpr]

I liked the USB version better, thank you so much for buying the XLR with the USB, this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@CherOs12]

i bought at2020usb+ used for 100$, about 6 years ago, and was impresed by audio quality. i m using it nkow with dt770pro 250ohm (and no more) and its nice set i m using 86% sensitive in windows settings (where input device)

[@Joetty]

where is this setting

[@TheItalianoMafiosi]

Great review! I've just bought the AT2020 USB+ and I'm really excited to use it.

[@techexamined]

Great mic!!! Enjoy

[@susiehb2093]

This was super helpful. On a course to learn Logic, it seemed that an interface would be necessary. Thank you for this video.

[@the_mind_of_pandabear5278]

I’m using my razor seiren pro. It’s 10 yrs old found it on offer up for $20 bucks. I’m thinking of getting at 2020 usb

[@ooluh.3745]

1:50 my guy, look at the way u have ur Procaster set up, now THAT is blocking ur face.

[@KrizAkoni]

I like the way this mic sounds - nice mic for the $. One of these day's I'm going to need to establish a desktop studio.

[@techexamined]

I was surprised the converter in the mic did so well.... really saves on money and space

[@GeekyNerdDad]

Awesome options. I may need to snatch one of these up

[@techexamined]

Thanks homie...

[@nyfella6249]

So the usb one will not need a audio interface ?

[@techexamined]

Correct

[@lo0nyt0onz]

2 years later, this mic is 50 bucks and still pretty decent

[@techexamined]

Heck yeah it is!!

[@alainportant6412]

50 ? no

[@mannb1023]

​@@alainportant6412 yes Amazon

[@DomVision.]

@@mannb1023 no it's not

[@mannb1023]

was for me@@DomVision.

[@TheArrows101]

Omg dude your video is so clear. what camera are you using?

[@wf050826]

My vocal voice sounded a little bit dry in The AT2020. So I ended up with buying another Rose NT1 5th generation, which sounds much better

[@ooluh.3745]

I use a Rode Nt Usb

[@codyean]

what arm are you using in this video for the AT2020?

[@Zoowicoto]

I use the blue yeti for vocals

[@markobartulin3641]

Great Review! What do you think, is it better to buy at2020 usb or rode podmic with interface?

[@linkzellda]

I notice there are miss reviews about the USB and XLR.

[@MenaceRz96]

I’m currently using a fifine usb microphone for vocal recording would this be a worthy upgrade ?

[@recklessrojo3173]

i got a macbook pro and want to use logic pro for recording and music but only problem is the usb version i have aint compatible with the usb c. What can i do?

[@DrewsThoughts]

Thank you. What is the best desktop stand for this mic? I have a small space so I don't need a boom arm.

[@BoxingBallNation]

which one is better AKG Lyra or the AT 2020 USB?

[@KHGKHT]

AT2020 USB+ I have it. But the noise sssssssss always appears in my recording results.

[@andyeating6529]

Its sound from you sounds amazing but with mine i cant get it to sound that good even with obs reaper filters and Audition. Care to share your software settings? Thanks!

[@bvhkf]

nice video helped me alot

[@blackgoldjackfruitcupcake]

also available at guitar center.

[@techexamined]

Yes!! Did you get one?

[@blackgoldjackfruitcupcake]

@@techexamined had to.

[@pazt9911]

Is your right right hand italian?

[@SOCOMJOHN]

This or the Shure MV7 USB?

[@techexamined]

I never tried the Shure MV7… but I don’t think you would be disappointed in either.

[@theDrainiac]

built in webcam mic webcam was 15$ at target

[@Nardebaan]

I wanna produce podcast. Blue yeti X OR at2020 USB?

[@splashfr]

hey man id love to ask a few questions about my at2020usb+, it sounds nothing like yours and I can hear my computer fans and all the taps on my desk and dont know how to fix.

[@Flatpicknation]

Can you plug the at2020usb plus directly into your Samsung galaxen ultra s21 and use the camera to record the sound directly? Dont wanna clip audio and video together. I want it to be easy.

[@KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb]

so there is 'at2020USB' and 'at2020USB+' is two different products, right? which one do you recomment. do you recomment any of this microphone for the songs's vocal recording?

[@iLLStaticProductionsBeats]

@@SICKO7 i saw a review that the plus has a better frequency range. so the usb plus is definitely better than the regular usb

[@bearyboy9174]

hello, have you already got an answer to your question? I’m also wondering the same thing

[@KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb]

@@bearyboy9174 nope. i dont know the answer yet

[@seoshin5974]

I heard there exists issue about it not working properly in Windows 10. Has this been fixed already?

[@techexamined]

I'm not sure.. I don't use Windows... Sorry

[@loafy69]

вы, вероятно, искали бы кардиоидный микрофон, я могу ошибаться, но я считаю, что они улавливают меньше окружающего шума и записывают только вас. теперь, конечно, обработанная комната помогает. если я ошибаюсь, пожалуйста, поправьте меня. но есть разные микрофоны для разных вещей. надеюсь это поможет. извините, если то, что я говорю, немного странно, используйте Google Translate, чтобы перевести мой комментарий, чтобы вы могли его прочитать.

[@ntak0110]

Can you show how you set it up like the volume in windows and etc

[@knightking7077]

Hello sir. Can you make a comparison videos of microphones that can be used for song recording that can handle loud high pitch voice. Thanks

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Shure SM58, the mic used to record the vocals in just about every classic rock song in existence.

[@thevijayraj34]

I can sense plosives.

[@hog6040]

does anyone know if i can use the usb+ as a xlr and plug into an audio interface?

[@radwinshirazi9983]

I'm using an atr2500x

[@sim04kaa]

Здравствуйте. Подскажите, пожалуйста, вот для озвучки все xlr микрофоны будут улавливать шум комнаты и иметь шум, и нужно специально обустраивать комнату или есть какие-то микрофоны, которые не настолько улавливают все это? Или все же для таких целей, чтобы не обустраивать комнату и т.д, лучше подойдёт юисби микрофон?

[@D4rkPurple]

what mic arm do you use?

[@Platinumtag]

Can the mic work on android phone?

[@0345F-s9h]

Can I use it for discord? Gaming and in a call?

[@techexamined]

Yes

[@johnnyjr.8633]

I bought, I use, Its super.

[@techexamined]

Awesome.. it really is a great mic

[@juanacuna9031]

Would the usb version be a good mic as an overheard mic for recording drums?

[@techexamined]

It’s really for closer up usage.. beyond a certain range it will begin to pick up less sound.. now with drums it might be loud enough to sound good enough… But a pencil mic or shotgun mic might be a better option..

[@fernandovernon3578]

With my AT2020 i've been having some issues delay-wise. I used to record with it on an iMac and zero problems, but now i use it on windows and i have a half second delay that's been bugging me. Any ideas? Great video.

[@techexamined]

What are you using the mic for? Voice overs? livestreaming? something else?

[@TerryJulianLive]

replace the usb cord. the one u are using is failing slowly

[@klumzea2895]

i use a blue yeti snowball also a bue yeti regular one you know?

[@jmeahd1953]

Wait, what is the question (sorry for the extremely late response)?

[@emilysargeant7557]

how do I turn down background noise on 2020usb??? It's SO sensitive!!!

[@isidrotorres7243]

got to sounds on the windows settings and lower it to 35-40

[@emilysargeant7557]

@@isidrotorres7243 windows. settings? I have a Mac 😩

[@isidrotorres7243]

@@emilysargeant7557 gg

[@alnoormeralli]

It is very sensitive. To address that, I use audio filters. I use noise suppression to take out any electronic noise (hum), then I add a noise gate to block any room background noise (typing).

[@lommerdpassievrucht8555]

Gating/denoising in post.

[@zenstheisogod8845]

i use the yeti nano on ps4

[@arsenalultra5563]

What mic stand are you using?

[@flxbrz]

Its probably a blue compas one

[@Jra362]

How can you adjust the gain level?

[@SteveTheGasMan]

I run mine thru voicemeeter to make adjustments. Windows 10

[@TheAndreso_]

Go to recording devices, then click on the microphone, go to levels and there's the gain meter

[@thehahahaha88]

Does it make hissing/white noise?

[@techexamined]

I’ve never had that issue

[@BuscetiBuilds]

I use a fifine t669. But i run it through voice meeter banana. My audio sounds much better then that at2020. Imo, but wayyyy cheaper

[@techexamined]

They make some good mics for the price... Glad you found a great one!!

[@RenzoCapili]

I wish I can have your AT2020.. just dropped subscribe for u

[@eduardoaraujo6504]

Do NOT buy this mic if you use a Windows 10. They are incompatible. Neither audio-technica nor Microsoft will has tried to fix this glitch in any way. I learned this the worst way possible.

[@user-cx3dk9fl7r]

I just bought one thats coming wednesday...I have windows 11 is it still glitched?

[@okarma_1636]

@@user-cx3dk9fl7r did it work? Looking into getting one

[@user-cx3dk9fl7r]

@@okarma_1636 it’s the same for every single USB mic unfortunately. You should stick to XLR since it has its own mixer and no delay when recording or doing things. If you’re planning it just for streaming or a podcast it’s a decent choice for low budget but if you’re planning on making music it’s not the best one. It’s definitely worth the XLR and mixer cause you can always switch or upgrade without wasting the $150. There’s definitely an audio gain issue with USB mics.

[@TheWayabo]

@@user-cx3dk9fl7r thanks for the update

[@airtonnoob1469]

​@@user-cx3dk9fl7r Does the compatibility problem with Windows 10 still persist?

[@Aidan.Styles.5]

At2020

[@techexamined]

YES

[@jordychinchin]

Neat

[@techexamined]

Thanks

[@Cristiano_ronaldo_urr]

presonus m7

[@PillowheadCreations]

Mine don’t have the mobs wtf

[@PillowheadCreations]

I meant nobs… stupid phone anywho I discovered u have the plus version

[@TheAndreso_]

@@PillowheadCreations You've got the older version, the AT2020 USB, this one is the AT2020 USB+

[@Vehlix]

i just realized you sound a lot like boogie2988

[@ander1103]

How come it is at 69.99$ nowadays???

[@limo9402]

Don't listen to people, try the XLR it's far superior than the USB version

[@itickleyou]

Thank you for the review! :)

[@fun6483]

so there is 'at2020USB' and 'at2020USB+' is two different products, right? which one do you recomment. do you recomment any of this microphone for the songs's vocal recording?

[@techexamined]

The USB2020USB is a discontinued mic.. the USB+ is the newer version.. I think it’s a good beginner mic for vocals…. Eventually, you’ll probably want to upgrade. But to start.. yeah it’s good