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

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  • @techexamined
    @techexamined  4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    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
      @jacegarrett1008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Goldern
    @Goldern 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

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

  • @sony10e
    @sony10e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    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
      @techexamined  4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @rafapucpr
    @rafapucpr ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
    @CherOs12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @Joetty ปีที่แล้ว

      where is this setting

  • @TheItalianoMafiosi
    @TheItalianoMafiosi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @recklessrojo3173
    @recklessrojo3173 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @ooluh.3745
    @ooluh.3745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @susiehb2093
    @susiehb2093 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @KrizAkoni
    @KrizAkoni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @techexamined  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @hog6040
    @hog6040 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @KHGKHT
    @KHGKHT ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Mr.Panda1982
    @Mr.Panda1982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @Flatpicknation
    @Flatpicknation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @linkzellda
    @linkzellda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @BoxingBallNation
    @BoxingBallNation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @splashfr
    @splashfr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @MenaceRz96
    @MenaceRz96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nyfella6249
    @nyfella6249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So the usb one will not need a audio interface ?

  • @codyean
    @codyean ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SOCOMJOHN
    @SOCOMJOHN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This or the Shure MV7 USB?

    • @techexamined
      @techexamined  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DrewsThoughts
    @DrewsThoughts ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheArrows101
    @TheArrows101 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @GeekyNerdDad
    @GeekyNerdDad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @andyeating6529
    @andyeating6529 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @pazt9911
    @pazt9911 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is your right right hand italian?

  • @ntak0110
    @ntak0110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @klumzea2895
    @klumzea2895 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jmeahd1953
      @jmeahd1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Zoowicoto
    @Zoowicoto 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use the blue yeti for vocals

  • @Nardebaan
    @Nardebaan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb
    @KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @iLLStaticProductionsBeats 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @bearyboy9174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb
      @KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bearyboy9174 nope. i dont know the answer yet

  • @blackgoldjackfruitcupcake
    @blackgoldjackfruitcupcake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    also available at guitar center.

  • @ooluh.3745
    @ooluh.3745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use a Rode Nt Usb

  • @Platinumtag
    @Platinumtag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the mic work on android phone?

  • @seoshin5974
    @seoshin5974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @techexamined
      @techexamined  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @wf050826
    @wf050826 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @knightking7077
    @knightking7077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @sundaynightdrunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @markobartulin3641
    @markobartulin3641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @emilysargeant7557
    @emilysargeant7557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @isidrotorres7243
      @isidrotorres7243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @emilysargeant7557
      @emilysargeant7557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @isidrotorres7243
      @isidrotorres7243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@emilysargeant7557 gg

    • @alnoormeralli
      @alnoormeralli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @lommerdpassievrucht8555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gating/denoising in post.

  • @0345F-s9h
    @0345F-s9h ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Jra362
    @Jra362 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you adjust the gain level?

    • @SteveTheGasMan
      @SteveTheGasMan ปีที่แล้ว

      I run mine thru voicemeeter to make adjustments. Windows 10

    • @TheAndreso_
      @TheAndreso_ ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @D4rkPurple
    @D4rkPurple 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what mic arm do you use?

  • @juanacuna9031
    @juanacuna9031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @techexamined
      @techexamined  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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..

  • @lo0nyt0onz
    @lo0nyt0onz ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @theDrainiac
    @theDrainiac ปีที่แล้ว

    built in webcam mic webcam was 15$ at target

  • @bvhkf
    @bvhkf ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video helped me alot

  • @sim04kaa
    @sim04kaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @thehahahaha88
    @thehahahaha88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it make hissing/white noise?

    • @techexamined
      @techexamined  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve never had that issue

  • @fernandovernon3578
    @fernandovernon3578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @techexamined  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @TerryJulianLive
      @TerryJulianLive ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @loafy69
    @loafy69 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @zenstheisogod8845
    @zenstheisogod8845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i use the yeti nano on ps4

  • @arsenalultra5563
    @arsenalultra5563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What mic stand are you using?

    • @flxbrz
      @flxbrz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its probably a blue compas one

  • @johnnyjr.8633
    @johnnyjr.8633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought, I use, Its super.

    • @techexamined
      @techexamined  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome.. it really is a great mic

  • @COSMICPVPVENGEANCE
    @COSMICPVPVENGEANCE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm using an atr2500x

  • @PillowheadCreations
    @PillowheadCreations 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine don’t have the mobs wtf

    • @PillowheadCreations
      @PillowheadCreations 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @TheAndreso_
      @TheAndreso_ ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thevijayraj34
    @thevijayraj34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can sense plosives.

  • @eduardoaraujo6504
    @eduardoaraujo6504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @user-cx3dk9fl7r 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @okarma_1636
      @okarma_1636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @user-cx3dk9fl7r
      @user-cx3dk9fl7r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @TheWayabo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-cx3dk9fl7r thanks for the update

    • @airtonnoob1469
      @airtonnoob1469 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @BuscetiBuilds
    @BuscetiBuilds 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @techexamined  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jordychinchin
    @jordychinchin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat

  • @RenzoCapili
    @RenzoCapili 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Aidan.Styles.5
    @Aidan.Styles.5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At2020

  • @Cristiano_ronaldo_urr
    @Cristiano_ronaldo_urr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    presonus m7

  • @ander1103
    @ander1103 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come it is at 69.99$ nowadays???

  • @Vehlix
    @Vehlix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just realized you sound a lot like boogie2988

  • @limo9402
    @limo9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @itickleyou
    @itickleyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the review! :)

  • @fun6483
    @fun6483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @techexamined  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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