The Audio-Technica brand, specialist in professional and home audio; has announced the AT2040USB hypercardioid dynamic podcast microphone. Inspired by the professional BP40 microphone, this new AT2040USB microphone from Audio-Technica features a dynamic design for quality voice capture and added USB functionality.
The combination of the broadcast quality of the dynamic microphone for Espaitec's AT2040, with USB plug-and-play functionality make this model an ideal microphone for podcasters, streamers and other content creators who want to achieve professional quality results.
The AT2040USB microphone is here for those who want sound quality for broadcast
Featuring a natural frequency response with rich, powerful bass and clear studio sound, this dynamic microphone has a highly directional hypercardioid pickup pattern that helps eliminate typical ambient noise. This helps in environments that have constant sounds such as computer ventilation.
With a more focused pickup angle than a cardioid design, the AT2040USB provides ideal, centered vocal pickup. It is presented as an ideal microphone for creators, and for gamers who broadcast live, or simply chat with their friends by voice chat. In addition, the robust metal body of the microphone It has an integrated anti-vibration mount to minimize noise and unwanted vibrations. Its internal pop filter protects for its part against plosive sounds.
It is equipped with a headphone input to be able to monitor audio in real time and without latency. It also has a quick mute function, with a capacitive touch-sensitive button that allows you to quickly and easily mute the audio on the microphone. A dual-state LED indicator ring glows blue when the microphone is on and ready to pick up audio, and glows red when deactivated. The Audio-Technica AT2040USB will be available from June 2023 in Europe on the manufacturer's official website at an RRP of 149 euros.
Features
- Hypercardioid pickup pattern
- Foam mesh windbreak
- Integrated shock mount
- Integrated headphone jack with high power amplifier and volume control
- Mix control
- Tactile mute and mute button with indicator light
- High-resolution AD converter with a 24-bit / 96 kHz sampling rate
- Switchable Low Cut Filter
- Professional-grade metal body
- Attachment clamp and USB-C to USB-A cable (with USB-A to USB-C adapter) included
- For further suppression of noise, shock, and vibration that can be transmitted through a microphone stand, boom, or mount, the AT8458a Shock Mount can be purchased separately.
