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Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone (at 2040), XLR,Black
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Recommended Uses For Product | Streaming, Singing, Gaming |
Brand | Audio-Technica |
Model Name | AT2040 |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Connector Type | XLR |
Special Feature | Stand |
Compatible Devices | Radio, Amplifier, Speaker, Gaming Console |
Color | Black |
Included Components | What's in the box: Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Front-Address Dynamic Podcast Microphone, Pivoting Stand Mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 Threaded Adapter, Soft Protective Pouch, Audio-Technica 2 Year Limited Warranty See more |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
About this item
- Dynamic microphone delivers warm, assertive broadcast sound that’s perfect for podcasting; Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise
- Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop filtering
- Integrated shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts
- Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear for maximum vocal isolation
- Includes pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | — |
Value for money | 4.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 | — |
Quality of material | 4.5 | — | — | 5.0 | 4.6 | — |
Volume control | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | USB\,AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | XLR | USB | USB | XLR | Wired | — |
connector type | XLR | USB | USB, XLR | XLR | — | XLR |
model number | AT 2040 | AT2040USB | AUD AT2005USB | BCD-1 Gray | BP40 | AT2020 + BOOMARM1 |
signal-to-noise ratio | 76 decibels | — | 80 decibels | 78 decibels | 80 decibels | — |
hardware platform | Laptop | PC | PC | — | — | — |
polar pattern | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Hyper Cardioid | Unidirectional |
From the manufacturer
Hypercardioid Polar Pattern
Dynamic Microphone
Internal Shock Mount
Internal Pop Filter
Overview
AT2040
The AT2040 dynamic XLR microphone brings broadcast-quality recording to podcasters, streamers, YouTubers and content creators alike. The AT2040 features a multistage windscreen that provides excellent pop and hiss filtration. The integrated shock mount prevents unwanted noise and vibration.
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The Perfect Podcasting Mic
Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.
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Clean Articulation
The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.
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Quiet, Professional Performance
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.
Supplied Accessories
Includes pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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AT8458a Microphone Shock Mount
Attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts. Compatible with 3/8"-16 and 5/8"-27 threaded stands.
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AT8700 Adjustable Microphone Boom Arm
Attach your favorite microphone to this professional-quality boom arm to add versatility to your setup and free up space. Includes four USB cable clips, four XLR cable clips, and a table clamp.
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AT8314 Premium Microphone Cable
Audio-Technica Premium Microphone Cables are engineered for maximum signal transfer and minimum loss. Available in 1.5', 3', 6', 10', 15', 20', 25', 30', 50' and 100' lengths.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10.1 x 10 x 4.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
ASIN | B09BFPNW2J |
Item model number | AT 2040 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,320 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #11 in Multipurpose Dynamic Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 29, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
Language | English |
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Product Description
The AT2040 dynamic mic offers professional-quality broadcast sound in an affordable package. Although designed for podcasting, the AT2040 can also be used for other content creation setups, such as live streaming, gaming, or doing voice-over work. This microphone’s large diaphragm element delivers smooth, natural sound, no matter the application. The special internal multistage windscreen (combining foam mesh and a nonwoven pop filter) paired with the hypercardioid polar pattern results in highly directional, tight pickup that reduces external noises while producing a warm, classic sound. The AT2040 podcast microphone makes it easy to record single or dual vocals while in the same room, so even when using two mics to record two-person podcasts, users will enjoy great audio pickup. So, whether you’re a beginner or professional podcaster, the Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone is a great option. Included Accessories: The AT2040 comes complete with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and a soft protective pouch.
Customer reviews
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Customers like the sound quality, build quality, performance, and value of the microphone. They mention that it has a warm, close, FM radio/podcast echos sound right out of the box, and that the condenser can pick up any sound. Some appreciate the value for money, saying that it's one of the best budget broadcast microphones you can get.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the microphone. They mention that it has a warm, close, FM radio/podcast echos sound right out of the box. The condenser can pick up any sound in their little room, and they always get compliments on the vocal quality of their recordings when using it. Noise is controlled very well, and the mic can be pretty quiet even with the gain turned on. Overall, customers describe it as an all-around great mic and a brilliant input for streaming or podcasts.
"...have listened to female speak into it as well and the higher pitch female voices sound great...." Read more
"...Maybe because of that, the mic can be pretty quiet even with the gain turned pretty high up..." Read more
"...This mic does an excellent job of cancelling out background noise. I have a deep voice and this mic captures my voice exactly as I want...." Read more
"...Noise is controlled very well--there's no need for a pop filter although simply in terms of protecting the casing, you may want to use a foam head..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the microphone. They mention that it is built solid, like a brick, and exceeds their expectations. The mic is also sturdy and produces a good quality sound.
"...The build quality is there! All metal aside from the mounting clip. The threaded adapter is plastic, but it works...." Read more
"...NOTE** with the Coda MB-1 this mic is an amazing piece of hardware and a tremendous performer, and without it, it's still very good--but on my..." Read more
"...For the money this one is fantastic. Great sound and build quality." Read more
"...It’s built very well and a an all around great mic." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphone. They mention that it works great with the right mixer, and produces a really nice, professional sound. Some say that it doesn't need phantom power and performs as well as microphones costing 2 or 4 times its price. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Works well enough for what I need it for and set up was easy. Looks pretty aesthetically pleasing too...." Read more
"...the Coda MB-1 this mic is an amazing piece of hardware and a tremendous performer, and without it, it's still very good--but on my interface I was..." Read more
"...right out of the box, doesn't need phantom power, and performs as well as microphones 2-4x it's price...." Read more
"...It works astonishingly well for both. If you're scrolling through wondering if this is the microphone that will work for what you need, it is...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the microphone. They mention that it is a great, inexpensive microphone with great sound and build quality. Some customers also mention that the mic is one of the best budget broadcast microphones you can get.
"This mic is Honestly one of the best Budget broadcast microphones you can get!The build quality is there!..." Read more
"...but for podcasters, this is a very very good budget option for a dynamic mic that looks good and right out of the box..." Read more
"I’ve been recording for years. For the money this one is fantastic. Great sound and build quality." Read more
"...But none the less, it's a great microphone. It's definitely worth the price. I'll put what I bought along with it below:-..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the microphone. They mention that it is a nice looking and excellent sounding product.
"...The grill has no give, and it looks good!..." Read more
"...Looks pretty aesthetically pleasing too.I also, weirdly, like the weight of this mic despite it being on a mic stand." Read more
"...this is a very very good budget option for a dynamic mic that looks good and right out of the box helps to deliver a really nice, professional..." Read more
"...Has some weight to it, but the sound is amazing. No problems. Love the shape and how it looks. My new favorite mic. Will buy again soon!" Read more
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The build quality is there! All metal aside from the mounting clip. The threaded adapter is plastic, but it works. The grill has no give, and it looks good!
I would invest in some time in some EQ software to get the most out of this microphone, just like with any other. From personal experience the AT2040 only needs minimal adjustments to soften the mids (your core speaking voice), that being said your voice will be different. I am confident it will still need minimal adjustments, as I have listened to female speak into it as well and the higher pitch female voices sound great. A foam windscreen would help with this as well, and I personally recommend it just to keep the mic clean and the ease of cleaning.
That being said it has some built in EQ with a high pass filter kicking in at 80hz, to try and keep the mic from picking up your real low thumps like steps on the floor or table bumps.
It also has some of the most off axis projection I have seen on a mic, speaking 90 degrees off from the speaking surface I can barely hear myself.
Now I do power this with the Elgato Wave XLR with Phantom Power off, since Dynamic mics don’t require it. BUT this mic needs some Serious gain to sound good, which is normal for Dynamic as well. I don’t use the Elgato software, but I’m around the 45 gain mark or so, my microphone volume from the elgato is set to 97 in my windows which is darn near max, but it is what it requires to get decent sound from it. If you see a review saying its quiet then question if their gain was set too low!
The Rhode Podmic is its biggest contender in the budget category and you couldn’t go wrong with it either, but I digress as this is a review of the AT2040
For $100 and minimal EQ adjustments this thing is a great deal!
My room is not sound treated so I looked into getting a dynamic mic that will not pick up too much background noise. Maybe because of that, the mic can be pretty quiet even with the gain turned pretty high up (in my case, close to 5:00 on the focusrite, almost all the way up). Works well enough for what I need it for and set up was easy. Looks pretty aesthetically pleasing too.
I also, weirdly, like the weight of this mic despite it being on a mic stand.
The at2040 is essentially a 1/4 of the cost of the BP40 but shares a similar look--since I'm never on video for my podcast, I don't really care about how the microphone looks. In terms of functionality, this mic doesn't require phantom power, which is neither here nor there, as I still require an audio interface to make the connection to the XLR cable work--and mine goes through a second-generation Scarlett Solo without a touch of feedback or hiss.
Noise is controlled very well--there's no need for a pop filter although simply in terms of protecting the casing, you may want to use a foam head anyway, but if you unscrew the grate you'll find a pop-filter already included internally. I'm not sure how well it works for everybody else's voice but the at2040 rendered my vocals much more crisply and cleanly than the at2020.
I will say that some post-production was definitely needed to add a boost to the final output (which is often the case for most mics anyway), but for podcasters, this is a very very good budget option for a dynamic mic that looks good and right out of the box helps to deliver a really nice, professional sound. (*Note* as of 9/19/21 I've ordered the Coda MB-1 to see if I can't get even better performance out of this mic, as I noted in a recent recording that at a very low level I could hear some audible hiss which may have been the fault of my laptop ports, but I will update this review if I see any difference is made)
I've used the atr2100, the aforementioned at2020, and the Pro41 and this one beats them all.
**NOTE** with the Coda MB-1 this mic is an amazing piece of hardware and a tremendous performer, and without it, it's still very good--but on my interface I was able to pot my gain down to 40% of max and get really clear results.
If you are looking to buy this microphone I suggest watching Podcastage on YouTube. He reviews hundreds of microphones and dives deep into the sound and even does comparison videos! He’s been a great help whenever I want to purchase a new microphone.
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2022
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Lo recomiendo.