Audio-Technica

AT2020USB+

A entry-level usb microphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 48 kHz.

38/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
48 kHzCondenserCardioid
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Why we rate it

  • Headphone monitoring
  • Zero-latency monitoring
  • Monitor mix knob
  • No usb-c
  • No xlr output
Score profile

Where the AT2020USB+ wins and loses

Scored against the usb microphones class
AudioConnectivityOverall367538
Audio
36
Connectivity and controls
75
Overall spec score
38
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Audio

Sample rate48
Bit depth16
Polar patterns1
Polar pattern optionsCardioid

Capsule and design

TypeCondenser

Connectivity and controls

Headphone monitoringYes
Zero-latency monitoringYes
Monitor mix knobYes

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AT2020USB+ vs RØDE RØDE NT-USB+

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AudioConnectivityOverall
AT2020USB+RØDE NT-USB+
 Audio-TechnicaAT2020USB+This pageRØDERØDE NT-USB+
Overall score38 /10052 /100Better
Sample rate khz4848
Bit depth1624Better
Polar patterns1
TypeCondenserCondenser
Who it's for

Is the AT2020USB+ right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable usb microphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need usb-c, in which case a higher-tier usb microphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the AT2020USB+ worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 38/100 against other usb microphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 54.

What stands out on the AT2020USB+?

Its headphone monitoring stands out, whether you can monitor audio straight from the device.

How does it compare to the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+?

The Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ scores 42/100 versus this one at 38/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.