{"data":{"slug":"audio-technica-at2020usb-x","type":"microphone","brand":"Audio-Technica","name":"AT2020USB-X","aliases":["Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X","AT2020USBX","AT2020USB X","AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone"],"release_date":"2022-08","url":"https://arkivo.dev/microphones/audio-technica-at2020usb-x","specs":{"series":"20 Series","model_numbers":["AT2020USB-X"],"gtins":["4961310156138"],"announce_date":"2022-08-17","status":"available","predecessor":null,"successor":null,"launch_price_usd":149,"launch_price_eur":149,"markets":null,"colors":["Black"],"manufacturer_url":"https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/at2020usb-x","spec_sheet_url":null,"manual_url":"https://docs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdf","eprel_registration_number":null,"warranty_years":null,"transducer_type":"condenser","capsule_size_mm":null,"capsule_count":1,"polar_patterns":["cardioid"],"address_type":"side","frequency_response_hz":{"min_hz":20,"max_hz":20000},"sensitivity_dbv_pa":null,"sensitivity_dbfs":null,"max_spl_db":null,"max_spl_thd_percent":null,"self_noise_dba":null,"noise_floor_dbfs":null,"snr_db":null,"dynamic_range_db":null,"output_impedance_ohm":null,"connection_types":["usb"],"external_inputs":null,"simultaneous_usb_xlr":null,"usb_connector":"usb_c","cable_host_connector":"usb_a","cable_length_m":2,"phantom_power":null,"max_bit_depth_bits":24,"max_sample_rate_khz":96,"float_32_bit":false,"headphone_jack":true,"zero_latency_monitoring":true,"onboard_controls":["headphone_volume","monitor_mix","mute"],"onboard_processing":null,"mount_threads":["5_8_inch","3_8_inch"],"shock_mount":"none","pop_filter":null,"desk_stand_included":true,"housing_material":"All-metal","rgb_lighting":false,"lighting_zones":null,"software_name":null,"firmware_updatable":null,"os_compatibility":["windows","macos"],"console_compatibility":null,"dimensions_mm":{"width_mm":52,"height_mm":142,"depth_mm":52},"weight_g":373,"weight_with_stand_g":null,"other_certifications":["FCC Part 15 Class B","CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)"],"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)"]},"variants":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://docs.audio-technica.com/all/AT2020USB-X-UM-EN.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["model_numbers","manual_url","transducer_type","capsule_count","polar_patterns","frequency_response_hz","connection_types","usb_connector","cable_host_connector","cable_length_m","max_bit_depth_bits","max_sample_rate_khz","float_32_bit","headphone_jack","zero_latency_monitoring","onboard_controls","mount_threads","shock_mount","desk_stand_included","rgb_lighting","os_compatibility","dimensions_mm","weight_g","other_certifications","in_the_box"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"The manual title page names the AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone.","manual_url":"English user manual, ver.1 of 2022-09-01, 56 pages, on the maker's document server.","transducer_type":"Specifications page: Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.","capsule_count":"The manual names one microphone and one cardioid polar pattern. It prints no capsule count.","polar_patterns":"Specifications page: Polar pattern Cardioid. The polar diagram shows one pattern.","frequency_response_hz":"Specifications page: 20-20,000 Hz. The frequency response graph is measured at 0 degrees and 50 cm.","connection_types":"The only signal output is the USB terminal (USB Type-C). The part list has no XLR output.","usb_connector":"Part names: USB terminal (USB Type-C) and output connector USB Type-C.","cable_host_connector":"Included 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.","cable_length_m":"Specifications page: USB cable about 2.0 m (6.6 ft).","max_bit_depth_bits":"Specifications page: bit depth 16 bit/24 bit.","max_sample_rate_khz":"Specifications page: supported sampling rates 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz. 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The maker sells the AT8455 shock mount separately, per the launch release.","desk_stand_included":"Included accessories: Stand (AT8702). The guide says to use it to place the product on a table.","rgb_lighting":"The 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.","os_compatibility":"Specifications 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.","dimensions_mm":"Dimensions 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.","weight_g":"Specifications page: about 373 g (13 oz). The page does not say whether the stand is included. The stand is listed as an accessory.","other_certifications":"The manual has an FCC Notice for Class B digital devices, Part 15, and an ISED statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).","in_the_box":"Included 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."}},{"url":"https://www.mixonline.com/?p=134394","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["announce_date","release_date","status","launch_price_usd","zero_latency_monitoring","shock_mount","rgb_lighting","in_the_box"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Audio-Technica press release reproduced by Mix, dateline Stow, OH, 2022-08-17.","release_date":"The release says the AT2020USB-X is available.","status":"The release says the microphone is available.","launch_price_usd":"The AT2020USB-X is available with an MSRP of $149.00. TechRadar confirms $149 in the US.","zero_latency_monitoring":"The release says users can directly monitor with no delay.","shock_mount":"Accessories that come with the mic: threaded adapter, desk stand and USB cable with adapter. The AT8455 shock mount is available separately.","rgb_lighting":"Two-state LED indicator ring for powered on and muted.","in_the_box":"Accessories 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."}},{"url":"https://www.areadvd.de/news/audio-technica-stellt-at2020usb-x-mikrofon-vor/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","status","launch_price_eur"],"notes":{"release_date":"German trade report of 2022-08-19: the AT2020USB-X is available from now on.","status":"Available from now on, as of the 2022-08-19 report.","launch_price_eur":"The report states 149 Euro UVP (recommended retail price) in Germany. A German price is shown as published, including VAT."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["address_type","housing_material","launch_price_usd","release_date"],"notes":{"address_type":"The review calls the microphone side-address with no selectable pickup patterns.","housing_material":"The review describes all-metal construction.","launch_price_usd":"Review of 2023-04-28: released in August and available for $149 in the US.","release_date":"Review of 2023-04-28: the microphone was released in August 2022."}},{"url":"https://www.thomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2020usb_x.htm","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["status","colors","release_date","weight_g","dimensions_mm"],"notes":{"status":"Thomann UK shows the AT2020USB-X in stock.","colors":"Colour: Black.","release_date":"Thomann lists the microphone as available since September 2022. The maker release is dated 2022-08-17.","weight_g":"Thomann copies the maker figure: approx. 373 g.","dimensions_mm":"Thomann copies the maker figure: 142 x 52 mm."}},{"url":"https://avlgear.com/collections/condenser-microphones/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphone","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["gtins","transducer_type","polar_patterns","frequency_response_hz","weight_g","dimensions_mm","in_the_box"],"notes":{"gtins":"The store data lists the barcode 4961310156138 for SKU ATH-AT2020USBX.","transducer_type":"Copy of the maker spec table: Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.","polar_patterns":"Copy of the maker spec table: Cardioid.","frequency_response_hz":"Copy of the maker spec table: 20-20,000 Hz.","weight_g":"Copy of the maker spec table: About 373 g (13 oz).","dimensions_mm":"Copy of the maker spec table: 142 mm (5.6 in) long, 52 mm (2.0 in) maximum body diameter.","in_the_box":"Copy of the maker accessory list, same as the manual."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-78725/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","housing_material","usb_connector","cable_host_connector","cable_length_m","onboard_controls","weight_g","dimensions_mm"],"notes":{"release_date":"Review of 2022-09-15 lists the product release date as August 11, 2022. The maker release is dated 2022-08-17. Both are in August 2022.","housing_material":"Review: extensive use of metal, a metal outer casing and an inner grille.","usb_connector":"Review: the USB-C port is on the bottom of the microphone.","cable_host_connector":"Review: a 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable along with adapters to convert between USB-A and USB-C.","cable_length_m":"Review: 2 m (6.6 ft) cable.","onboard_controls":"Review: a capacitive mute button on the front and two knobs for the headphone volume and the sidetone mix. There is no gain control.","weight_g":"Review spec box: 373 g (13 oz).","dimensions_mm":"Review spec box: microphone 142 x 52 mm."}},{"url":"https://musictech.com/reviews/studio-recording-gear/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-review-a-compact-usb-c-mic-that-takes-away-the-hassle-of-vocal-recording","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["zero_latency_monitoring","cable_host_connector","weight_g"],"notes":{"zero_latency_monitoring":"Review: zero-latency monitoring through the headphone output, with a mix dial for the computer audio.","cable_host_connector":"Review: 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.","weight_g":"Review: 142 mm long and 373 g."}},{"url":"https://www.ldlc.com/en/product/PB00702248.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["series","colors"],"notes":{"series":"The product text says the AT2020USB-X shows the continued reliability of the 20 Series.","colors":"Color: Black."}},{"url":"https://www.bonedo.de/artikel/audio-technica-at2020usb-x-test/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["zero_latency_monitoring","transducer_type"],"notes":{"zero_latency_monitoring":"German review: the headphone output allows latency-free monitoring of the DAW and the direct microphone signal.","transducer_type":"The review says the capsule uses electret condenser technology and needs no phantom power."}},{"url":"https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/at2020usb-x","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manufacturer_url"],"notes":{"manufacturer_url":"The 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."}}],"fields_filled":35,"updated":"2026-10-15"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}