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Series

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NT11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The product line is the NT1 range. The page title is NT1 Signature Series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AT20202Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2020Read 15 October 2026Technical data: model number AT2020.

NT1SIGNATUREBLACK, NT1SIGNATUREWHITE, NT1SIGNATUREORANGE, NT1SIGNATURECOBALT, NT1SIGNATURERED, NT1SIGNATUREPINK, NT1SIGNATUREPURPLE, NT1SIGNATUREBLUE, NT1SIGNATUREGREEN, NT1SIGNATUREYELLOW1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Variant SKUs in the page data: NT1SIGNATUREBLACK, NT1SIGNATUREWHITE, NT1SIGNATUREORANGE, NT1SIGNATURECOBALT, NT1SIGNATURERED, NT1SIGNATUREPINK, NT1SIGNATUREPURPLE, NT1SIGNATUREBLUE, NT1SIGNATUREGREEN and NT1SIGNATUREYELLOW.5Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/nt1-signature-series.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store SKUs for the ten colour variants.

GTIN / EAN

496131008134811Retailer pagealltron.ch/de/product/331261Read 15 October 2026Alltron: Audio-Technica Mikrofon AT2020, EAN 4961310081348, manufacturer number AT2020.

0698813013982, 0698813014941, 0698813015160, 0698813014965, 0698813014002, 0698813014064, 0698813014088, 0698813014040, 0698813014026, 06988130149275Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/nt1-signature-series.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store barcodes are 12-digit UPC-A codes such as 698813013982 for black. They are written here as GTIN-13 with a leading zero: black 0698813013982, white 0698813014941, orange 0698813015160, cobalt 0698813014965, red 0698813014002, pink 0698813014064, purple 0698813014088, blue 0698813014040, green 0698813014026 and yellow 0698813014927.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

October 20045Press articleradioworld.comRead 15 October 2026Radio World, 2004-10-27: Audio-Technica U.S. debuted the AT2020 at the AES Convention. The month is stored.

7 November 20236Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026RØDE release reproduced by Mix, dateline Sydney, 2023-11-07.7Press articlesonicstate.com/news/2023/11/07/rde-releases-new-edition-of-the-nt1Read 15 October 2026Sonicstate repeats the RØDE release on 2023-11-07.

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.

Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The US page offers the microphone in all ten colours at 159 USD and the store shows each as in stock.5Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/nt1-signature-series.jsonRead 15 October 2026The product is published and every colour variant is available.6Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026Available today, as of 2023-11-07.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$1596Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026The NT1 Signature Series runs US $159 and is available today.7Press articlesonicstate.com/news/2023/11/07/rde-releases-new-edition-of-the-nt1Read 15 October 2026Pricing and availability: $159.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1898Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-nt1-signature-series-testRead 15 October 2026German review of 2023-12-21: price 189.00 Euro and UVP (recommended retail price) 189.00 Euro, incl. VAT. The delamar product page says the microphone is available from now on at an UVP of 189 Euro. RØDE publishes no euro launch price in its release.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, White, Orange, Cobalt, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The page data lists ten colours: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, Cobalt and White.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The colour strip shows Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink, Red, Yellow, Orange, Cobalt Blue and White. The text of this sheet still says six colours.5Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/nt1-signature-series.jsonRead 15 October 2026Color option values: Black, White, Orange, Cobalt, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow.6Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026At launch: black plus red, green, purple, pink and blue. White, orange, cobalt and yellow came later.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Element: fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Page: large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with an HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

16mm1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: custom-engineered 16 mm low-mass diaphragm. Sound On Sound calls it a 16 mm diameter back-electret capsule.

25.4mm1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Page: HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule. 1 inch is 25.4 mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Acoustic and electrical specifications: Capsule 1.00 inch, which is 25.4 mm.

CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

17Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020Read 15 October 2026Review: the casing contains a 16 mm diameter back-electret capsule, singular.

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet names one HF6 1-inch capsule and one cardioid pattern. It prints no capsule count.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Polar pattern: Cardioid. The Features list says the polar pattern is cardioid and fixed.

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Page: tight cardioid polar pattern.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Polar Pattern: Cardioid.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

Side address1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: the price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology. Using the product: point the Audio-Technica logo on the front of the microphone at the sound source.

Side address1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The spec table lists Address Type Side.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Address Type: Side.4Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The guide says the NT1 Signature Series is a side-address microphone with a tight cardioid polar pattern.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 20-20,000 Hz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 20Hz - 20kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

-37dBV/Pa1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Open circuit sensitivity: -37 dB (14.1 mV) (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz). The 0 dB reference of 1 V/Pa makes it dBV/Pa.

-32dBV/Pa1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz.

Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

144dB SPL1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Maximum input sound level: 144 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD).

142dB SPL1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 142 dB SPL. The page prints no THD level.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL. No THD level is printed.

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

20dB(A)1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Noise: 20 dB SPL (A-weighted).

4dB(A)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted) 4dBA.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA.

Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

74dB1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Signal-to-noise ratio: 74 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted).

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

124dB1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Dynamic range: 124 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL). The French datasheet adds that it is typical. The max SPL for it is at 1% THD.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

100Ω1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Impedance: 100 ohms.

100Ω1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 100 ohm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output Impedance: 100 ohm.

Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

XLR1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Output connector: integral 3-pin XLR-M type. Pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold.

XLR1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Analogue Output Connection 3-pin XLR.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR. No other output is listed.3Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/0927-0876-02-01%20NT1%20SIGNATURE%20SERIES%20QSG_FA%20WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 6: connect the included XLR cable to the base of the microphone.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

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Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

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Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

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Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

Required1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Phantom power requirements: 48 V DC, 2 mA. The manual says to connect it to a balanced microphone input that supplies phantom power.

Required1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Analogue Power Requirements P48.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analogue Power Requirements: P48.3Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/0927-0876-02-01%20NT1%20SIGNATURE%20SERIES%20QSG_FA%20WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 7: enable 48V phantom power (P48) on your device.4Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026For the microphone to function you need to supply 48V phantom power.

Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

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Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

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32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

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Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

No1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual lists the 3-pin XLR-M as the only connector. It has no headphone output.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The only output listed is the 3-pin XLR. No headphone output is listed.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

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Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

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Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

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Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories: AT8466 stand mount for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands and a 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch4Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The SM6 shock mount features both 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch thread sizes.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Page: a studio-grade SM6 shock mount is in the box. The microphone sits inside it.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Text: a studio-grade shock mount is included. The drawing labels it SM6.3Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/0927-0876-02-01%20NT1%20SIGNATURE%20SERIES%20QSG_FA%20WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 2: place the microphone inside the shock mount.4Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The SM6 shock mount and pop filter come in the box.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

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External screen1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Page icon: Shock Mount and Detachable Pop Filter. The user guide describes a pop filter on a telescopic arm that screws into the shock mount.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Text: a studio-grade shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable are included.3Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/0927-0876-02-01%20NT1%20SIGNATURE%20SERIES%20QSG_FA%20WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 1: screw the pop filter into the mounting thread of the shock mount with the L-shaped bracket.4Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The pop filter has a telescopic arm and screws into a socket on the shock mount.

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The what's in the box drawing shows the microphone, the SM6 shock mount and the XLR cable. No stand is listed.

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.

Machined high-grade aluminium1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Page text: a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium.7Press articlesonicstate.com/news/2023/11/07/rde-releases-new-edition-of-the-nt1Read 15 October 2026Rugged aluminium body and high-grade finishes.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

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Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

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User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

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ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

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.

Width52Height189Depth52mm(2 × 7.4 × 2 in)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Length 52, Width 52, Height 189 mm. The microphone is side-address and stands upright, so the length of 189 mm is the height and the 52 mm diameter is both width and depth.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mechanical specifications: Length 52, Width 52, Height 189 mm.

Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

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.

313g(11 oz)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 313 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mechanical specifications: Weight 313 grams.

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B), KC (South Korea)3Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/0927-0876-02-01%20NT1%20SIGNATURE%20SERIES%20QSG_FA%20WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compliance page: FCC Part 15 Class B digital device, CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B) and a South Korea KC entry (R-R-R72-NT1SIGNATURE).

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.

NT1 Signature Series Microphone, SM6 Studio Microphone Shock Mount, Pop Filter, XLR Cable for NT1 Signature Series1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026What's in the box in the page data: NT1 Signature Series (1), SM6 Studio Microphone Shock Mount (1) and XLR Cable for NT1 Signature Series (1). The page and the datasheet also say a pop filter is included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box drawing: SM6, NT1 Signature Series Microphone and XLR Cable. The text says a studio-grade shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable come with it.4Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026A studio-quality shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable are included.7Press articlesonicstate.com/news/2023/11/07/rde-releases-new-edition-of-the-nt1Read 15 October 2026Each microphone comes with a studio-grade shock mount, a pop filter and a premium XLR cable.

Links

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Product page

www.audio-technica.co.jp/product/AT20202Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2020Read 15 October 2026Audio-Technica Japan product page for the AT2020. The audio-technica.com pages for the US, UK and EU returned a bot check (HTTP 403) and could not be read.

rode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-series1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The maker's US product page.

Spec sheet

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edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdf1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026Datasheet linked from the Resources section of the page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/NT1%20Signature%20Series_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet of the NT1 Signature Series, page 1 and 2.

Manual

www.audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdf1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio-Technica AT2020 user manual, multilingual, version 2 dated 2023-06-15, hosted on the maker's Japan site. The English pages hold the specifications.

edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/0927-0876-02-01%20NT1%20SIGNATURE%20SERIES%20QSG_FA%20WEB.pdf1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-signature-seriesRead 15 October 2026The Product Manual link of the page is the quick start guide.3Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1362/0927-0876-02-01%20NT1%20SIGNATURE%20SERIES%20QSG_FA%20WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide, part 0927-0876-02-01, 9 pages.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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