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Series

20 Series9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00702248.htmlRead 15 October 2026The product text says the AT2020USB-X shows the continued reliability of the 20 Series.

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

AT2020USB-X1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual title page names the AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone.

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GTIN / EAN

49613101561386Retailer pageavlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The store data lists the barcode 4961310156138 for SKU ATH-AT2020USBX.

055845300006, 0558453000131Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026The page data gives SKU and barcode 055845300006 for Dark and 055845300013 for Light. Both are valid 12-digit UPC-A codes. No separate model number is printed.

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

17 August 20222Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026Audio-Technica press release reproduced by Mix, dateline Stow, OH, 2022-08-17.

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Status

Available2Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026The release says the microphone is available.3Press articleareadvd.de/news/audio-technica-stellt-at2020usb-x-mikrofon-vorRead 15 October 2026Available from now on, as of the 2022-08-19 report.5Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2020usb_x.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann UK shows the AT2020USB-X in stock.

Available1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Both colours are sold in the BEACN US store at 349.99 USD. That is the current price, not the launch price.

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.

$1492Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026The AT2020USB-X is available with an MSRP of $149.00. TechRadar confirms $149 in the US.4Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 2023-04-28: released in August and available for $149 in the US.

$2795Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/beacn-mic-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review header: MSRP 279 USD, dated 2022-01-31. GamesRadar (2023-05-02) and MusicRadar (2023-06-22) also print 279 USD. US price, no sales tax.

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.

€1493Press articleareadvd.de/news/audio-technica-stellt-at2020usb-x-mikrofon-vorRead 15 October 2026The report states 149 Euro UVP (recommended retail price) in Germany. A German price is shown as published, including VAT.

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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

Black5Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2020usb_x.htmRead 15 October 2026Colour: Black.9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00702248.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color: Black.

Dark, Light1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Colour options on the page: Dark and Light.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Copy of the maker spec table: Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.10Reviewbonedo.de/artikel/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-testRead 15 October 2026The review says the capsule uses electret condenser technology and needs no phantom power.

Dynamic1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 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.

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

11Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual names one microphone and one cardioid polar pattern. It prints no capsule count.

11Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026The page names a broadcast dynamic capsule in the singular. 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 manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Polar pattern Cardioid. The polar diagram shows one pattern.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Copy of the maker spec table: Cardioid.

Cardioid1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Unidirectional (Cardioid).

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

Side address4Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the microphone side-address with no selectable pickup patterns.

End address2Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/getting-started-83261Read 15 October 2026Dual collar article: turn the microphone so that you are speaking into the top of it. The plosive article says the end of the microphone moves the most air into the capsule.

Sound specs

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: 20-20,000 Hz. The frequency response graph is measured at 0 degrees and 50 cm.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Copy of the maker spec table: 20-20,000 Hz.

Min50 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Microphone tech specs: 50Hz to 20kHz. No tolerance is printed.

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.

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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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-27dBFS1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Microphone tech specs: -27dBFS at minimum gain. The gain range is 0 to +20 dB. The reference level is not printed, 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz is assumed.7Reviewmusicradar.com/reviews/beacn-mic-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: sensitivity -27dBFS, adjustable gain 0 to +20dB. It also prints 8 x 2.1 inches as length and width. That size is not stored, since it is rounded and the maker prints no size.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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94dB1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Microphone tech specs: Dynamic range 94dB. No distortion level, gain or weighting is printed. The 102 dB signal-to-noise ratio in the Headphone Tech Specs belongs to the headphone amplifier and is not stored.

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.

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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.

USB1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The only signal output is the USB terminal (USB Type-C). The part list has no XLR output.

USB1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: interface USB-C. There is no XLR output.

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.

USB-C1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Part names: USB terminal (USB Type-C) and output connector USB Type-C.7Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725Read 15 October 2026Review: the USB-C port is on the bottom of the microphone.

USB-C1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Page: USB Type C connectivity. The support article tells you to plug the USB-C cable into the back of the microphone.2Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/getting-started-83261Read 15 October 2026Getting Started: plug the USB-C cable into the back of BEACN Mic and the headphones into the back too.

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

USB-A1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories: USB cable (USB Type-C to USB Type-A). A USB Type-A to USB Type-C conversion adapter is also in the box.7Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725Read 15 October 2026Review: a 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable along with adapters to convert between USB-A and USB-C.8Reviewmusictech.com/reviews/studio-recording-gear/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-a-compact-usb-c-mic-that-takes-away-the-hassle-of-vocal-recordingRead 15 October 2026Review: the box has a USB-C to USB-A cable with the USB-C end at the microphone base and a small USB-A to USB-C adapter.

USB-C1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026The box has a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

2m1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: USB cable about 2.0 m (6.6 ft).7Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725Read 15 October 2026Review: 2 m (6.6 ft) cable.

3m3Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/other-83263Read 15 October 2026What comes in the box: 1 3 meter USB-C to USB-C cable. The product page box list and CGMagazine say 3.5 m, the page Specifications bullets and RedShark News say 3 m. The support article and the bullets agree on 3 m, so 3 m is stored.

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.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

24bits1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: bit depth 16 bit/24 bit.

32bits1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026USB Output: 16/24/32-bit PCM at 48/96 kHz and 32-bit float at 48/96 kHz.

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

96kHz1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: supported sampling rates 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz. The Windows section says up to 96 kHz can be selected.

96kHz1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026USB Output: 48/96 kHz.

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

No1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The only bit depths listed are 16 bit and 24 bit, so no 32-bit float.

Yes1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026USB Output lists 32-bit float at 48/96 kHz. The page adds that float is not supported on all systems and is converted to PCM where necessary.6Reviewredsharknews.com/beacn-mic-review-a-very-solid-performing-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Review repeats the maker figures: 32-bit float works on some systems only.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Part names: headphone jack, 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack. Headphone output 110 mW at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms.

Yes1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Headphone Tech Specs: interface 3.5mm. The page describes a built-in headphone amplifier.

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

Yes1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide says you can directly monitor your own voice from the product while listening to a sound source from your computer.2Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026The release says users can directly monitor with no delay.8Reviewmusictech.com/reviews/studio-recording-gear/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-a-compact-usb-c-mic-that-takes-away-the-hassle-of-vocal-recordingRead 15 October 2026Review: zero-latency monitoring through the headphone output, with a mix dial for the computer audio.10Reviewbonedo.de/artikel/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-testRead 15 October 2026German review: the headphone output allows latency-free monitoring of the DAW and the direct microphone signal.

Yes1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Page: monitor your voice and system sounds in real time. CGMagazine and RedShark News call it zero-latency and delay-free monitoring.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/beacn-mic-reviewRead 15 October 2026The headphone jack on the base is for zero-latency monitoring, and all processing is done in the microphone.6Reviewredsharknews.com/beacn-mic-review-a-very-solid-performing-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Review: delay free monitoring via its own 3.5mm headphone jack.

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.

Headphone volume, Monitor mix, Mute1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Controls Headphone level control, Mix control, Mute. The mute is a touch sensor. The mix dial balances the computer sound against the monitored microphone signal. There is no gain control.7Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725Read 15 October 2026Review: a capacitive mute button on the front and two knobs for the headphone volume and the sidetone mix. There is no gain control.

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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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Limiter, Compressor, EQ, Noise reduction, Noise gate, Exciter or bass enhancer1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Microphone modules: Limiter, Compressor, Equalizer, Real-Time Noise Suppression, Expander/Gate and Enhancement Suite. The page says the DSP runs inside the microphone and settings are saved on board. The expander is stored as noise gate. The exciter and bass enhance are stored as exciter or bass enhancer. The de-esser has no matching option and is not stored.

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 manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The stand attaches to the 3/8 in stand mounting screw hole. The included 3/8 in-16 to 5/8 in-27 threaded adapter fits commercially available microphone stands.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Page: US/EU thread mounting. The support articles name 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch threads on the mount, with no adapter needed.2Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/getting-started-83261Read 15 October 2026Mounting article: the top ring fits both common types of mic stand threading, 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch, with no adapter. The dual collar article calls the two threads 1/2 inch with 12 threads per inch and 5/8 inch with 27 threads per inch. The 3/8 inch name is used.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/beacn-mic-reviewRead 15 October 2026The mount has two thread widths built in, so no adapters are needed for most setups.

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 manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The included accessories list has no shock mount. The maker sells the AT8455 shock mount separately, per the launch release.2Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026Accessories that come with the mic: threaded adapter, desk stand and USB cable with adapter. The AT8455 shock mount is available separately.

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Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

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Internal, Foam windscreen2Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/getting-started-83261Read 15 October 2026Plosive article: three parts reduce plosives, a foam windscreen, a metal mesh and a silk cover on the capsule. The windscreen is replaceable. The silk cover is built into the capsule, so internal is stored too.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories: Stand (AT8702). The guide says to use it to place the product on a table.

No1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026In The Box says the stand is not included.

Design and build

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Housing material

All-metal4Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review describes all-metal construction.7Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725Read 15 October 2026Review: extensive use of metal, a metal outer casing and an inner grille.

Zinc alloy1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Microphone tech specs: housing zinc alloy.

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.

No1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The only light is the mute indicator lamp, blue when audio input is enabled and red when muted. The launch release calls it a two-state LED indicator ring.2Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026Two-state LED indicator ring for powered on and muted.

Yes1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Customizable RGB light ring that can react to the voice and show mute or level indicator modes. It has a decorative lighting mode, so it counts.

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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BEACN App1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026BEACN App for Windows and Mac. The page says the microphone gives its processed sound without running the app.

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

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Yes4Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/pages/downloadsRead 15 October 2026The BEACN App release notes list firmware updates for BEACN Mic (v1.2.0 b188) next to the app download.

Compatibility

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

Windows, macOS1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS Catalina, Big Sur and Monterey. The page says to check the product web page for the latest information.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Page: works on Windows and Mac. System requirements: Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later. The downloads page says the current BEACN App needs Windows 11.4Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/pages/downloadsRead 15 October 2026BEACN App for Mac requires macOS 12 or later and lists BEACN Mic as compatible. The Windows app requires Windows 11 on the current page.

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.

Width52Height142Depth52mm(2 × 5.6 × 2 in)1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions drawing: 142 mm long and 52 mm diameter. The microphone stands upright on its stand and is side-address, so the length is the height. The round body uses the diameter for width and depth.5Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2020usb_x.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann copies the maker figure: 142 x 52 mm.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Copy of the maker spec table: 142 mm (5.6 in) long, 52 mm (2.0 in) maximum body diameter.7Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: microphone 142 x 52 mm.

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

373g(13.2 oz)1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: about 373 g (13 oz). The page does not say whether the stand is included. The stand is listed as an accessory.5Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2020usb_x.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann copies the maker figure: approx. 373 g.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Copy of the maker spec table: About 373 g (13 oz).7Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: 373 g (13 oz).8Reviewmusictech.com/reviews/studio-recording-gear/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-a-compact-usb-c-mic-that-takes-away-the-hassle-of-vocal-recordingRead 15 October 2026Review: 142 mm long and 373 g.

751g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026Microphone tech specs: weight 751g. The shipping weights in the store data (1370 g and 1344 g) are not used.

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

FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual has an FCC Notice for Class B digital devices, Part 15, and an ISED statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)3Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/other-83263Read 15 October 2026Compliance article: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

In the box

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In the box

AT2020USB-X microphone, Stand (AT8702), USB cable (USB Type-C to USB Type-A), 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter, USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories: Stand (AT8702), USB cable (USB Type-C to USB Type-A), 3/8 in-16 to 5/8 in-27 threaded adapter and USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C). The microphone itself is added to the list.2Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026Accessories with the mic: 3/8 in-16 to 5/8 in-27 threaded adapter, desk stand and a 2.0 m (6.6 ft) USB-C to USB-A cable with a USB-A to USB-C adapter.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Copy of the maker accessory list, same as the manual.

BEACN Mic, 3 meter USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, 3.5mm 2 meter headphone extension cable1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026The page box list reads: BEACN Mic, getting started guide, 3.5m USB-C to USB-C cable, 2m 3.5mm extension cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter. The stored list follows the support article, which says 3 meter. The page's Specifications bullets say a 3M USB-C cable and a 1M headphone extension cable, so the page disagrees with itself.3Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/other-83263Read 15 October 2026What comes in the box: 1 BEACN Mic, 1 3 meter USB-C to USB-C cable, 1 USB-C to USB-A adapter, 1 3.5mm 2 meter headphone extension cable.

Links

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Product page

www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/at2020usb-x11Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-gb/at2020usb-xRead 15 October 2026The maker's UK product page. It shows a security check to agents, so no value was read from it. The URL is the one search lists as the maker's AT2020USB-X page.

www.beacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-mic1Maker product pagebeacn.com/en-us/products/beacn-micRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

docs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdf1Owner's manualdocs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual, ver.1 of 2022-09-01, 56 pages, on the maker's document server.

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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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2years2Maker product pagesupport.beacn.com/en-US/articles/getting-started-83261Read 15 October 2026Getting Started article: BEACN Mic has a 2-year limited warranty for hardware failures.

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