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Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X vs FIFINE K658
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- 12 different values
- 12 known for one only
- 12 the same
- 17 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 microphones.
- Sample rateA: 96kHzB: 48kHzAudio-Technica is 48 kHz higher.
- Bit depthA: 24bitsB: 16bitsAudio-Technica is 8 bits higher.
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Microphone type
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.
Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
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Capsules
Polar patterns
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.
Address type
Sound specs
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Frequency response
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.
Min70 HzMax15 kHz2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Specifications table: Frequency Response 70Hz-15kHz.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Specification table, page 15: Frequency Response 70Hz-15KHz.
Sensitivity (analog)
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Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
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110dB SPL2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Specifications table: Max. SPL 110 dB. No distortion level, gain setting or output path is printed, so max_spl_thd_percent is left out.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Specification table, page 15: Max SPL 110dB.
Max SPL distortion limit
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Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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70dB2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Specifications table: S/N Ratio >=-70dBA. The sign is a typo and the manual prints 70dBa. Stored as 70 dB, A-weighted. No reference level is printed. The Amazon US attribute table prints 80 db, which does not match the maker pages.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Specification table, page 15: S/N Ratio 70dBa.
Dynamic range
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Output impedance
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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
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-C2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Output Connection: USB type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end).3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Item 7: USB C Output. Page 7: plug the cable into the USB C port at the bottom of the mic.
Cable host plug
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-A2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Output Connection: USB type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end).3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Item 10: USB Cable (8.2') Type A to Type C.
Cable length
Phantom power
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Digital audio
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Max bit depth
Max sample rate
32-bit float recording
Monitoring
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Headphone output
Yes2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Feature list: Real-time low-noises monitoring, and the text says the headphone jack offers low-latency monitoring.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Item 8: Headphone Jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo jack for monitoring your voice in real time.
Zero-latency monitoring
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.
Yes2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026The page calls it low-latency monitoring and says the preamp and the monitoring are built into the microphone. The manual says you hear your voice at once, without a recording program or Listen to this device. Stored as direct monitoring.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Page 11: when the mic is on and the gain is not zero, you hear your voice at once, with no need for recording software or Listen to this device.
Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
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.
Gain, Mute2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Feature list: Touch sensitive mute and volume dial. Text: giant volume dial that also serves as a mute button. The RGB button on the back is not a stored control.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Item 3: Microphone Gain, controls the sensitivity of the mic capsule. Item 4: Mute Button, tap to mute or unmute. Item 5 is the RGB button.
Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
Shock mount
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.
Included2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Page text: the mic comes with its own shock mount.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Item 9: Shock Mount, isolates the mic and suppresses rumbles and bumps. Item 12: Metal Ring, holds the mic in the shock mount.
Pop filter
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Foam windscreen2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Page text: the capsule is protected by a metal mesh top and an attached pop filter that unscrews. The manual and Amazon call it a detachable foam windscreen.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Item 2: Detachable Windscreen, protection from plosive breath noise, removed by unscrewing its base.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09BNMJM2CRead 16 October 2026Bullet text: The foam windscreen cuts down plosive sounds.
Desk stand included
Design and build
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Housing material
RGB lighting
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.
Yes2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Feature list: Rainbow way RGB with on/off switch. The lighting has no function other than looks and the button is on the back of the microphone.3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Items 5 and 6: RGB button and RGB Rainbow lighting that turns on and off with the button.
Lighting zones
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Software
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
Consoles
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PlayStation2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260301164809/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k658-microphoneRead 16 October 2026Headline: Works with Windows, Mac, PS4/5. Amazon US says Xbox is not included.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09BNMJM2CRead 16 October 2026Compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Play Station Consoles (Xbox not included).
Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
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 weight
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.
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Weight with stand
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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).
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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.
Microphone, Shock Mount, Metal Threaded Ring, 5/8'' Male to 3/8'' Female Adapter, 8.2' USB A to USB C Cable, User's manual3Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Page 4 lists the microphone, shock mount, metal ring, 8.2' Type A to Type C USB cable, 5/8 male to 3/8 female adapter, a bonus desk stand and the user's manual. The desk stand is not stored because the current listings do not include it.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09BNMJM2CRead 16 October 2026What's in the box on Amazon US: Microphone, Shock Mount, Metal Threaded Ring, 8.2' USB A to USB C Cable. The Package Including text adds the screw adapter and the user's manual.
Links
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Product page
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.
dwn.alza.cz/manual/972573Owner's manualdwn.alza.cz/manual/97257Read 16 October 2026Fifine-K658 User Manual, English pages 3 to 18, Word file created 2021-10-25. It is the importer Alza.cz's copy of the maker's guide with its own warranty and EU declaration pages. The maker's help center did not list a direct link. The box list on page 4 includes a bonus desk stand, which the current Amazon listing does not.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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1year4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09BNMJM2CRead 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer.5Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 16 October 2026All FIFINE products come with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. Registration within 3 months on official channels adds a year, so the base term is 1 year.
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