The AT2020 is Audio-Technica's entry-level, side-address studio condenser mic. It brings the company's build quality and consistency into the same street price range ($100) as many of the Shanghai-made Neumann U87 look-alikes.

I own two of these microphones and have used them for recording vocals, acoustic guitar, amps, and just general recording of the room during practices. These are my favorite microphones in a controlled environment and are the most responsive condenser mics I have ever used.

Pros; Clear Sound; Compact; Durable; Easy To Use; Extremely Responsive; Lightweight; Versatile

This microphone is perfect for someone who records on the go or mainly from home. It works great in open spaces and does a good job of not picking up background noise when recording. I have used it for some small demo work in public places if I need to record a quick idea or even a voice over.

In 1965, Intel CEO Gordon Moore famously predicted the speed with which computers would become more powerful and economical. The recent profusion of inexpensive, high-quality microphones might cause one to wonder if Moore's Law..

With inexpensive mics seemingly as common as guitar picks, one must ask, "Does the world need another cheap mic?" But after testing the AT2020 , my answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Because the AT2020 is anything but "another cheap mic." The AT2020 provides pleasant surprises in several areas.

Audio Technica is no stranger to those who demand quality audio products. and with the AT2020, they've just raised the price/performance bar for studio quality condensers. _______________________________________________________________________ The AT2020 is a side-address condenser mic, with a...

1) Support: Got an question? Give Audio Technica a call and speak to Dave the audio pro; 2) Bang-for-the-Buck: The AT2020 quite simply outclasses anything available at this price

Not feature-rich; but it's obvious Audio Technica allocated costs toward delivering an affordable studio quality mic that isn't just another pretender

This is a great mic kit for the music student who wants to record and review their music skills, and can easily be used to create demo tracks. Like all condenser mics, these are sensitive to shock and dampness, so use them in a quiet indoor setting. The included Cakewalk software (LE) is awesome.

Clear Sound; Easy To Use; Professional Functions

The Audio Technica is a cardoid condenser microphone. It comes in a USB version (slightly different to this one) and a standard XLR connection microphone on review here. The reason I bought this microphone: i review products, technology related, computers, software, gadgets and produce two videos...

Replaced an MXL 990 with this mic.Much warmer sound and definitly alot less noise.As in the previous statement,why pay more for Heil`s overpriced stuff!

I tried to post a review before, but I'm thinking I didn't specify I was over 13, so it didn't go through. I'm 55. I bought two of these on the advice of my equipment supplier, who has never lead me wrong before. He didn't lead me wrong this time either.