Audio-Technica
AT2020USB+
A entry-level usb microphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 48 kHz.
38/100
48 kHzCondenserCardioid
£83.66best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Headphone monitoring
- Zero-latency monitoring
- Monitor mix knob
- No usb-c
- No xlr output
Score profile
Scored against the usb microphones classWhere the AT2020USB+ wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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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Highlighted cell = better in that rowAT2020USB+ vs RØDE RØDE NT-USB+
AT2020USB+RØDE NT-USB+
| Audio-TechnicaAT2020USB+This page | RØDERØDE NT-USB+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38 /100 | 52 /100Better |
| Sample rate khz | 48 | 48 |
| Bit depth | 16 | 24Better |
| Polar patterns | 1 | — |
| Type | Condenser | Condenser |
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.
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