The black Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is designed to bring sonic performance distilled from the company's reputable studio condensers to the realm of home recording for podcasters, musicians, and content creators. The capsule features a low-mass, side-address diaphragm with a cardioid polar pattern for rejecting ambience and noise behind the mic, a welcome trait when tracking in untreated rooms. It comes with a pivoting stand mount for straightforward attachment to your existing mic stand.

The AT2020's extended, linear frequency response enables the flexibility to accurately reproduce signals from a wide variety of sources such as vocals, speech, and instruments. High SPL handling and wide dynamic range allow the AT2020 to capture loud signals with minimal noise and distortion. Since the AT2020 is a solid-state condenser with an XLR output, it should be mated to an XLR-equipped mic preamp capable of sending 48V phantom power.

For Vocals, Speech, and Instruments    XLR Output for Hookup to Mic Preamp    Operates on 48V Phantom Power    Pivoting Stand Mount    Cardioid Pattern Lessens Room Noise    Handles High SPLs without Distortion    Extended Frequency Response    Custom 0.6" Low-Mass Diaphragm    Rugged Design for Reliable Performance    Includes Protective Pouch

The black Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is designed to bring sonic performance distilled from the company's reputable studio condensers to the realm of home recording for podcasters, musicians, and content creators. The capsule features a low-mass, side-address diaphragm with a cardioid polar pattern for rejecting ambience and noise behind the mic, a welcome trait when tracking in untreated rooms. It comes with a pivoting stand mount for straightforward attachment to your existing mic stand.

The AT2020's extended, linear frequency response enables the flexibility to accurately reproduce signals from a wide variety of sources such as vocals, speech, and instruments. High SPL handling and wide dynamic range allow the AT2020 to capture loud signals with minimal noise and distortion. Since the AT2020 is a solid-state condenser with an XLR output, it should be mated to an XLR-equipped mic preamp capable of sending 48V phantom power.

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Designed for home/project studio applications, this side-address cardioid condenser mic is engineered for extended frequency response and enhanced transient response. With its studio-quality articulation and intelligibility, the AT2020 is ideal for musicians, streamers, podcasters, and other content creators.

The AT2020's cardioid polar pattern primarily picks up sound in front of the mic while being far less sensitive to sound behind the mic, allowing it to capture your voice or instrument with reduced background noise.

Along with its rugged construction and high-performance specifications, the AT2020 provides reliability, high SPL handling, and wide dynamic range. It comes with a space-saving stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, an adapter for 3/8"-16 threaded stands, and a protective pouch.

• Custom-engineered 0.6" low-mass diaphragm
• Extended frequency response and superior transient response
• High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide great versatility
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of the desired sound source
• Stand mount allows placement in tight spots
• Operates on 48 VDC phantom power from a range of devices such as portable mixers, desktop audio interfaces, or external mic preamps
• Balanced XLR 3-pin output connector

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Im having trouble getting the lav to connect to my iphone 6, is it not compatible??

A: Be sure to download the Rode Rec App for Apple iOS. And choose the lavalier mic from your settings menu on the phone.

Q: 2. Does this mic work when plugged into a Sennheiser G2 or G3 wirless transmitter?

A: Yes

Q: 3. Will this work with my Audio Technica Pro 88W

A: No it is designed specifically for smartphones. it offers a TRRS connector. The wireless is TRS -1/8 (3.5mm) Mini unbalanced. This is the replacement microphone: Audio-Technica MT830mW Omni-Directional Condenser Lavalier Microphone for PRO-88 Transmitter B&H # AUMT830MW

Q: 4. Is this a condenser microphone? Product seems misleading as condenser mics need phantom power but this does not have that and it claims it has professional sound.

A: This is an electret plugin microphone, it runs on plugin power from smartphones and tablets. plugin power is variable between 2.7 and 4.5 volts.

Q: 5. Can the nut at the end of the jack be removed so that it can plug into a 3.5 mm lockable transmitter?

A: No, this microphone has a TRRS connector that will not work with wireless transmitters.

Q: 6. Does this work with the regular headphone jack to lightning adapter for an iPhone 7?

A: Hello Lorenzo, yes it does. The lightning adapter for the iPhone 7 is a TRRS connection as is the SC6 from Rode. In the case that you only need one SmartLav+ you can store the SC6 and plug the SmartLav+ in directly to the apple adapter.

Q: 7. ? you said this What's nice about this mic with an attachment piece you can buy, you are able to record on the phone or into the camera. Not many mics have that flexibility can you say which attachment this is so i can consider buying it and the mic for my cellphone and camera.

A: The SC3 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Adaptor for smartLav from Rode (B&H # ROSC3) allows you to connect the output of your smartLav microphone to a 3.5mm TRS equipped device, such as a camera or audio recorder. It features color coded, gold-plated connectors, with gray indicating the TRRS input, in addition to shielded construction.a href= http://bhpho.to/1iXpZnl target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1iXpZnl/a

Q: 8. What is the cable length of this mic?

A: 1180 mm = 3.87 feet/46.45 inches

Q: 9. How long is the cable ?

A: It is 1.2m long.

Q: 10. Does this work on an iPhone X?

A: This mic will work with the iPhone X, using the lightning to 3.5mm adapter that comes with the phone. We also sell the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter separately if needed, B&H # APLAADAP.