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Audio-Technica AT2020 vs Audio-Technica AT2035
Product A: Audio-Technica
30 of 61 known
Change Audio-Technica AT2020
Product B: Audio-Technica
32 of 61 known
Change Audio-Technica AT2035
17 of 53 fields differ
- 12 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 12 the same
- 24 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 microphones.
- Self-noiseLower is betterA: 20dB(A)B: 12dB(A)AT2035 is 8 dB(A) lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAT2020: 52 × 160 mm
- BAT2035: 52 × 170 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
Microphone weight
A345g
B403g
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Status
Available9Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2020.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann UK shows the AT2020 in stock at 77 GBP including VAT. The page prints 16 mm diaphragm, 20 - 20000 Hz, 144 dB max SPL and weight 345 g, which match the manual.10Retailer pagekraftmusic.com/products/audio-technica-at2020-cardioid-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Kraft Music shows the AT2020 in stock and ready to ship.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$1694Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026Mix: MSRP of 169 USD, US launch. Sonicstate prints 169.00 USD. Tax is not included in a US MSRP.6Press articlesonicstate.com/news/2005/01/20/namm-cardoid-condenser-mic-for-home-studiosRead 15 October 2026The AT2020 is currently available with an MSRP of 169.00 USD.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Microphone type
Condenser1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data (Japanese): back electret condenser type.9Reviewmusicradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2035-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 2021-03-24: a back electret design with a permanent charge. It counts as a condenser.
Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
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Capsules
Polar patterns
Cardioid2Maker spec sheet (PDF)audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Japanese sheet says unidirectional and its polar plot is a cardioid. The English datasheet and press release say cardioid.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026French edition of the Audio-Technica US datasheet, hosted by a retailer: directivity cardioid.5Press releaseclynemedia.com/audiotechnica/AT2035__AT2050/AT_AT2035_2050.htmlRead 15 October 2026The AT2035 has a fixed cardioid polar pattern.
Address type
Side address5Press releaseclynemedia.com/audiotechnica/AT2035__AT2050/AT_AT2035_2050.htmlRead 15 October 2026Large-diaphragm side-address microphones.9Reviewmusicradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2035-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a side-address, large diaphragm condenser mic with a cardioid polar pattern.
Sound specs
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Frequency response
Sensitivity (analog)
Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
148dB SPL1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data: 148 dB SPL at 1 kHz with THD 1 percent. The spec sheet says with the pad switch off.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical data: 148 dB SPL with the pad switch off (Pad-SW OFF).
Max SPL distortion limit
Self-noise
Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
82dB1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data: S/N 82 dB or more at 1 kHz and 1 Pa. The datasheet prints 82 dB as a typical A-weighted figure, so 82 is stored.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026Signal-to-noise ratio: 82 dB at 1 kHz and 1 Pa, footnote 1 (typical, A-weighted).
Dynamic range
Connectivity
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Outputs
Inputs for other sources
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USB and XLR at once
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USB port
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Cable host plug
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Cable length
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Phantom power
Required1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data: phantom power DC 11 to 52 V, current 3.8 mA. The manual says the microphone needs phantom power.3Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says the product needs phantom power and to connect it to a balanced microphone input that supports phantom power.
Digital audio
None of 3 known
Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring
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Headphone output
Zero-latency monitoring
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Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
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Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
Shock mount
None1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026The included accessories list has no shock mount. The Japan product page sells the AT8458a shock mount separately.7Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020Read 15 October 2026Review: it is a pity the mic does not come with a shock mount. The included stand mount is a basic one.8Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020-review-75904Read 15 October 2026Review: the box has the microphone, a padded carrying case, a stand mount and documentation, and a shock mount is a separate purchase.
Included1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Accessories include a shock mount. The datasheet names it AT8458.9Reviewmusicradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2035-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review pros list: includes shock mount. Its spec list prints noise 12 dB SPL and weight 403 g, as the datasheet does.
Pop filter
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Desk stand included
No1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026The included accessories list has a stand mount for threaded stands and a pouch. It has no desk stand.8Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020-review-75904Read 15 October 2026Review: the box has a stand mount with a 5/8 inch threaded adapter and no desk stand.
Design and build
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Housing material
Cast metal housing with wire mesh grille7Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020Read 15 October 2026Review: the cast metal is quite thick and chunky, and a tough wire mesh protects and screens the capsule. SoundGuys describes a metal cage and grille.
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software
None of 2 known
Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
None of 2 known
Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
Width52Height160Depth52mm(2 × 6.3 × 2 in)1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Dimensions: 160 mm (6.3 in) long, 52 mm (2.05 in) maximum body diameter. The microphone is side-address and stands upright, so the length is the height and the diameter is stored for both width and depth. The maker's French datasheet and the 2004 launch release print 162.0 mm (6.38 in), and Thomann prints 162 x 52 mm. The 2023 manual and the Japan product page print 160 mm, which is stored.2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2020Read 15 October 2026Technical data: length 160 mm, maximum body diameter 52 mm.
Width52Height170Depth52mm(2 × 6.7 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdfRead 15 October 2026Drawing: 171 mm overall length and 52 mm diameter, with the XLR connector at 19 and 21 mm. The French datasheet prints 170.0 mm and 52.0 mm and is stored. The microphone is side-address and stands upright, so the length is the height and the diameter is stored for width and depth.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026Length 170.0 mm (6.69 in), maximum body diameter 52.0 mm (2.05 in). Thomann prints the same figures.8Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2035.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann prints 52.0 x 170.0 mm and 403 g, which match the datasheet. It prints a maximum SPL of 149 dB, which is not used because Audio-Technica prints 148 dB.
Microphone weight
345g(12.2 oz)2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2020Read 15 October 2026Technical data, Weight: 345 g. The French datasheet says 345 g without accessories.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2020_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026French edition of the Audio-Technica US datasheet, hosted by a retailer. Weight (without accessories): 345 g (12.1 oz). Its other values match the manual, except the length of 162.0 mm.
Weight with stand
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Certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
AT2020 microphone, AT8466 stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, Pouch1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Included accessories, verbatim: AT8466 stand mount for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands, 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter, Pouch. The microphone itself is added to the list.2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2020Read 15 October 2026Accessories: stand mount AT8466, adapter screw (5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16), pouch. Sold separately: windscreen AT8178, stand AT8703, pop filter AT8175, shock mount AT8458a. The page lists a separate white model, the online-store limited AT2020 CWH. It is not stored.
AT2035 microphone, AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, Protective pouch1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Accessories: shock mount, mic pouch and conversion screw 3/8-5/8. Sold separately: windscreen AT8178, pop filter AT-PF2 and shock mount AT8458a.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories: AT8458 shock mount for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands, a 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter and a soft protective pouch. The list is translated from the French. The microphone itself is added to the list.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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