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The Definitive Audio Technica AT2020 Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The budget studio mic used by Billie Eilish to record Ocean Eyes <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Reviewed by:<\/strong> Paul Narang
Review date:<\/strong> July 2023
Current price: <\/strong>Under $100<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Audio Technica AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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Audio Technica AT2020 Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/td>Cons:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Very affordable
Sturdy and durable
Great sound for the price<\/td>		Sensitive to plosives
Inferior noise isolation and self noise
No shock mount<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Audio Technica AT2020 Review<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Audio Technica AT2020 is a budget conscious cardioid condenser microphone.  Designed for the home recording market, the AT2020 offers a simple stripped back design with durable build quality.  It has a wide frequency range, and sounds surprising clear and detailed. Used by Billie Eilish to record the vocals for ‘Ocean Eyes’, it’s a great beginners choice for musicians and vocalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1962, Audio Technica is a Japanese audio equipment manufacturer. Originally known for phonograph cartridges and microcassette recorders, they began introducing condenser microphones during the mid 1990s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2004 Audio Technica launched the AT2020, a budget condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid polar pattern. Retailing for under $100, the AT2020 is aimed at producers and musicians taking their first steps into the world of home recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The AT2020 takes a pared back approach to design, offering only the most essential features.  You won\u2019t find any filter switches or pre-attenuation pads, and it doesn\u2019t ship with a windscreen, pop filter or shock mount.  But what you do get is a reliable, durable mic with a clear and detailed sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cardioid polar pattern does a good job of rejecting noise, particularly from the rear of the microphone. This is certainly helpful if you don\u2019t have a completely quiet room to record in.  The maximum SPL rating of 144db is also a great feature, allowing you to capture drums, horns and the loudest of singers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As well as the microphone, the AT2020 ships with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n