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AT2020

Released December 2004.4Press articlemixonline.comRead 15 October 2026Mix, published 2004-11-03: the AT2020 will be available in December 2004. Sonicstate's copy of the A-T release dated 2005-01-20 says it is currently available. Thomann prints Available since November 2005, which is its own first listing and later than the maker's date. The Japan release was 2006-07-21 per the maker's Japan page. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Type
Condenser
Polar patterns
Cardioid
Outputs
XLR
Frequency response
20 Hz / 20 kHz

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General

Series
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Model numbers
AT20202Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2020Read 15 October 2026Technical data: model number AT2020.
GTIN / EAN
496131008134811Retailer pagealltron.ch/de/product/331261Read 15 October 2026Alltron: Audio-Technica Mikrofon AT2020, EAN 4961310081348, manufacturer number AT2020.
Announced
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.
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
Condenser1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Element: fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.

Capsule and pickup

Capsule size
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.
Capsules
17Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020Read 15 October 2026Review: the casing contains a 16 mm diameter back-electret capsule, singular.
Polar patterns
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.
Address type
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.

Sound specs

Frequency response
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 20-20,000 Hz.
Sensitivity (analog)
-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.
Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
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).
Max SPL distortion limit
1%1Owner'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).
Self-noise
20dB(A)1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Noise: 20 dB SPL (A-weighted).
Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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).
Dynamic range
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.
Output impedance
100Ω1Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2020_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Impedance: 100 ohms.

Connectivity

Outputs
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.
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
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.

Digital audio

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Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring

Headphone output
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.
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

Mount threads
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.
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.
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

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.
RGB lighting
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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
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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.
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

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.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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