{"data":{"slug":"audio-technica-at2020usb-xp","type":"microphone","brand":"Audio-Technica","name":"AT2020USB-XP","aliases":["Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP","AT2020USBXP","AT2020USB XP","AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone"],"release_date":"2023-06","url":"https://arkivo.dev/microphones/audio-technica-at2020usb-xp","specs":{"series":"20 Series","model_numbers":["AT2020USB-XP"],"gtins":["4961310160685"],"announce_date":"2023-06-12","status":"available","predecessor":null,"successor":null,"launch_price_usd":169,"launch_price_eur":169,"markets":null,"colors":["Black"],"manufacturer_url":"https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at2020usb-xp","spec_sheet_url":null,"manual_url":null,"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":192,"float_32_bit":false,"headphone_jack":true,"zero_latency_monitoring":true,"onboard_controls":["headphone_volume","monitor_mix","mute"],"onboard_processing":["auto_level","noise_reduction"],"mount_threads":["5_8_inch","3_8_inch"],"shock_mount":"none","pop_filter":["external_screen"],"desk_stand_included":true,"housing_material":"Metal","rgb_lighting":false,"lighting_zones":null,"software_name":null,"firmware_updatable":true,"os_compatibility":["windows","macos"],"console_compatibility":null,"dimensions_mm":{"width_mm":52,"height_mm":142,"depth_mm":52},"weight_g":375,"weight_with_stand_g":null,"other_certifications":null,"in_the_box":["AT2020USB-XP microphone","Stand (AT8702)","Pop filter (AT8175 / AT8155)","3/8\"-16 to 5/8\"-27 threaded adapter","USB cable (about 2.0 m (6.6'), USB Type-C to USB Type-A)","USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)"]},"variants":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://clynemedia.com/audiotechnica/AT2020USBXP/AT_AT2020USB-XP.html","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["series","announce_date","release_date","transducer_type","polar_patterns","connection_types","usb_connector","max_bit_depth_bits","max_sample_rate_khz","onboard_processing","shock_mount","desk_stand_included","rgb_lighting"],"notes":{"series":"The release calls the microphone the latest addition to A-T's lineup of 20 Series content creation products.","announce_date":"Audio-Technica release datelined Stow, OH, June 12, 2023, on the release page of its PR agency Clyne Media. Mix Online carries the same text dated 06/12/2023.","release_date":"The release announces the launch on 2023-06-12. Retailers and reviews say the microphone is available. TechRadar's review of 2023-08-08 lists it as available now.","transducer_type":"The release title says Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone. The maker spec table says permanently polarized condenser.","polar_patterns":"The release says the directional pickup is cardioid.","connection_types":"The release names plug-and-play USB-Type C operation and lists no other output.","usb_connector":"Plug-and-play USB-Type C operation.","max_bit_depth_bits":"The release names a 24-bit 192 kHz sampling rate.","max_sample_rate_khz":"The release names a 24-bit 192 kHz sampling rate. The maker spec table footnote says playback at 24-bit and 192 kHz is not supported.","onboard_processing":"Three levels of noise reduction via selector switch with LED indicator and automatic gain control with LED indicator. The release says no software is required and no latency is added. Automatic gain control is stored as auto level.","shock_mount":"The release says the AT8455 shock mount is sold separately, and the in-the-box list has no shock mount.","desk_stand_included":"The microphone comes with a custom desk stand.","rgb_lighting":"A two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when the microphone has USB power and red when muted. The LED also blinks at peak level. These are status lights only."}},{"url":"https://musicredone.com/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-xp-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphone","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["model_numbers","gtins","status","transducer_type","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","pop_filter","desk_stand_included","os_compatibility","dimensions_mm","weight_g","in_the_box"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Store SKU AT2020USB-XP.","gtins":"The store prints UPC 4961310160685. The Prozic distributor sheet prints the same number as EAN.","status":"The page is in stock at CA$229 with an Add to Cart button.","transducer_type":"Copy of the maker spec table: Element, fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.","polar_patterns":"Copy of the maker spec table: Polar pattern cardioid. The maker offers one pattern.","frequency_response_hz":"Copy of the maker spec table: 20-20,000 Hz. No tolerance is printed.","connection_types":"Copy of the maker spec table: output connector USB Type-C. No other signal output is listed.","usb_connector":"Copy of the maker spec table: output connector USB Type-C.","cable_host_connector":"Copy of the maker accessory list: USB cable, USB Type-C to USB Type-A, and a USB-A to USB-C conversion adapter.","cable_length_m":"Copy of the maker accessory list: USB cable about 2.0 m (6.6 ft). The maker launch release says a 10-foot (3.1 m) cable. The spec table agrees with Bonedo's two meter cable and LDLC's 2 m, so 2.0 m is stored.","max_bit_depth_bits":"Copy of the maker spec table: bit depth 16 bit/24 bit.","max_sample_rate_khz":"Copy of the maker spec table: sampling rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 and 192 kHz. Footnote: playback at 24-bit and 192 kHz is not supported.","float_32_bit":"The maker spec table lists only 16 bit and 24 bit, so no 32-bit float.","headphone_jack":"Copy of the maker spec table: headphone jack 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, headphone output 110 mW at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms.","zero_latency_monitoring":"The page says the headphone jack and volume control allow direct monitoring of the microphone signal without any delay. The mix control blends it with computer audio.","onboard_controls":"Copy of the maker spec table: controls headphone level control, mix control, mute, auto gain control, noise-reduction. The mute is a touch-sensitive button. Auto gain control and noise reduction are stored as onboard processing. There is no gain control.","mount_threads":"The accessory list has a 3/8\"-16 to 5/8\"-27 threaded adapter. Bonedo says it lets the microphone fit stands with 3/8 and 5/8 inch threads, and the microphone has an internal stand thread.","pop_filter":"The accessory list has a pop filter (AT8175 / AT8155). Footnote: AT8155 is available only in the United States. Bonedo says the filter is a mesh grille.","desk_stand_included":"Accessory list: stand (AT8702). The page says a custom microphone desk stand is included.","os_compatibility":"Copy of the maker spec table: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey and Ventura. The table says to check the product page for the latest information.","dimensions_mm":"Copy of the maker spec table: 142 mm (5.6 in) long, 52 mm (2.0 in) maximum body diameter. The microphone is side-address and stands upright on its stand, so the length is the height. The round body uses the diameter for width and depth.","weight_g":"Copy of the maker spec table: about 375 g (13 oz). The table does not say whether the stand is included. The stand is listed as an accessory.","in_the_box":"Copy of the maker accessory list: stand (AT8702), pop filter (AT8175 / AT8155), 3/8\"-16 to 5/8\"-27 threaded adapter, USB cable (about 2.0 m, USB Type-C to USB Type-A), USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C). The microphone itself is added to the list."}},{"url":"https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/audio-technica-at2020usbxp-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphone","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["status","frequency_response_hz","max_sample_rate_khz","zero_latency_monitoring","dimensions_mm","weight_g"],"notes":{"status":"JB Hi-Fi Australia lists the microphone as in stock at AU$349.","frequency_response_hz":"Copy of the maker spec table: 20-20,000 Hz.","max_sample_rate_khz":"Copy of the maker spec table: 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz, with the playback footnote.","zero_latency_monitoring":"Section Zero Latency Monitoring: a headphone jack with volume control allows you to monitor audio directly from the microphone.","dimensions_mm":"Copy of the maker spec table: 142 mm long, 52 mm maximum body diameter.","weight_g":"Copy of the maker spec table: about 375 g (13 oz)."}},{"url":"https://prozic.com/www2/produits/pdf/AT2020USB-XP","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["gtins","transducer_type","dimensions_mm","weight_g","os_compatibility"],"notes":{"gtins":"Distributor sheet prints EAN 4961310160685.","transducer_type":"Distributor sheet: capsule type electret condenser (Statique a electret).","dimensions_mm":"Distributor sheet: 142 mm length by 52 mm maximum diameter.","weight_g":"Distributor sheet: about 375 g. The packaging weight of 936 g is not stored.","os_compatibility":"Distributor sheet: Windows 10/11 and macOS Catalina to Ventura."}},{"url":"https://thepcenthusiast.com/audio-technica-at2020usb-xp-usb-microphone-now-available/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["launch_price_usd","cable_length_m"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"Reproduces the Audio-Technica launch release and says the microphone is now available with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $169 USD. Tax is not included in a US MSRP.","cable_length_m":"Reproduces the maker spec table with a USB cable of about 2.0 m (6.6 ft). The reproduced release text says 10 feet (3.1 m)."}},{"url":"https://www.funkykit.com/news/audio-technica-launches-at2020usb-xp-cardioid-condenser-usb-microphone/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["launch_price_eur"],"notes":{"launch_price_eur":"Funky Kit reproduces the Audio-Technica release of June 2023 and ends with: available now, RRP $169 / EUR 169 / GBP 149. The report names no euro country. A euro price includes VAT as published."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/audio-technica-at2020usb-xp-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","status","launch_price_usd","colors","capsule_count","address_type","usb_connector","cable_host_connector","headphone_jack","onboard_controls","onboard_processing","pop_filter","desk_stand_included","max_sample_rate_khz","max_bit_depth_bits"],"notes":{"release_date":"Review published 2023-08-08 lists the microphone as available now in the US, UK and Australia.","status":"Available now.","launch_price_usd":"Review price and availability: $169.00 in the US, with GBP 149.00 and AU$349.00. The maker release states the $169 MSRP.","colors":"The review says the microphone comes in matte black. LDLC's product sheet lists the colour as Noir.","capsule_count":"The review calls it a side-address, single capsule model.","address_type":"The review calls it a side-address model with the typical cylindrical form.","usb_connector":"The review says there is a headphone port on the back and USB-C underneath.","cable_host_connector":"The cable provided is USB-C to USB-A, with a USB-C adapter in the box.","headphone_jack":"A headphone port on the back of the unit.","onboard_controls":"Three controls on the front: a mix control, a headphone level and a large capacitive mute button. Two buttons on the bottom: automatic gain control and noise reduction. There is no mic gain control.","onboard_processing":"Noise reduction has three levels not including off, with three LEDs. Automatic gain control has its own button and LED.","pop_filter":"A pop filter that snaps onto the body is included.","desk_stand_included":"The review describes the included stand and its tilt.","max_sample_rate_khz":"The review says the microphone records at 24-bit/192 kHz but cannot play back at that rate.","max_bit_depth_bits":"The review says the microphone records at 24-bit/192 kHz."}},{"url":"https://www.bonedo.de/?p=1689594","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["housing_material","pop_filter","cable_length_m","cable_host_connector","usb_connector","mount_threads","zero_latency_monitoring","headphone_jack","transducer_type","weight_g","os_compatibility","onboard_processing"],"notes":{"housing_material":"German review of 2023-09-26: compact form, metal housing, metal-framed wire mesh basket and a hard-wearing black finish. Stored as Metal.","pop_filter":"The included AT8175 pop filter clips onto the microphone and has a grille, not a cloth filter. The filter is stored as an external screen.","cable_length_m":"The review says the box has a two meter USB cable with USB-C and USB-A plugs.","cable_host_connector":"The two meter cable ends in USB-C and USB-A plugs. An adapter lets it connect to USB-C computers.","usb_connector":"The USB-C socket is on the underside above the internal stand thread.","mount_threads":"A thread adapter lets the microphone fit the desk stand and common stands with 3/8 and 5/8 inch threads. The microphone has an internal stand thread.","zero_latency_monitoring":"The review finds headphone monitoring latency-free, for the microphone signal and for computer playback.","headphone_jack":"A 3.5 mm stereo jack on the back, offset to the side.","transducer_type":"The review calls it an electret condenser microphone with a pre-polarized capsule.","weight_g":"The review gives a weight of about 375 g and a length of 14.2 cm.","os_compatibility":"Windows 10 and 11 and macOS Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey and Ventura.","onboard_processing":"Two small buttons on the underside switch automatic gain control and the three-level noise reduction."}},{"url":"https://musicradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2020usb-xp-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["onboard_controls","onboard_processing","desk_stand_included","pop_filter","usb_connector","max_sample_rate_khz","max_bit_depth_bits"],"notes":{"onboard_controls":"Sliders for blending microphone and computer audio and for headphone volume, a capacitive touch mute button, and two buttons underneath for automatic gain control and noise reduction. No manual gain control.","onboard_processing":"Automatic gain control and three levels of noise reduction, with three LEDs showing the level.","desk_stand_included":"The microphone comes with a weighty desk stand.","pop_filter":"A removable pop filter snaps onto the front of the unit.","usb_connector":"USB-C connection.","max_sample_rate_khz":"The review lists a sample rate of up to 192 kHz.","max_bit_depth_bits":"The review lists 16-bit and 24-bit."}},{"url":"https://www.audio-technica.co.jp/document/UDUU/pdf/UM/USBDeviceUpdateUtility-UM-EN.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["firmware_updatable"],"notes":{"firmware_updatable":"Audio-Technica's USB Device Update Utility user manual has a firmware update procedure with steps For AT2020USB-XP: press the mute switch when asked and wait for the indicator lamp to turn white. The tool downloads the latest firmware from the server."}},{"url":"https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at2020usb-xp","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manufacturer_url"],"notes":{"manufacturer_url":"The maker's US 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-XP page."}}],"fields_filled":36,"updated":"2026-10-15"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}