{"product_id":"audio-technica-at2040usb-hypercardioid-dynamic-podcast-usb-microphone-black","title":"Audio-Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast USB Microphone, Black","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cembed src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/CtEfLGRk7t8?version=3\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" type=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio-Technica Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone AT2040USB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT2040USB is an ideal microphone for creators, featuring a dynamic design for excellent voice capture with added USB functionality. Combining the broadcast-quality performance of the AT2040 dynamic podcast microphone with plug-and-play USB functionality makes this the ideal microphone for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators to achieve professional results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen live streaming, outstanding sound is just as important as interesting content and high-quality video. The AT2040USB microphone ensures a natural frequency response with rich, powerful lows and crystal-clear studio sound, making it easy for YouTubers looking to increase their viewership and streamers wanting to gain a professional edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dynamic microphone also touts its quality with a highly directional, hypercardioid pickup pattern that helps eliminate common ambient noise, like the hum of a computer fan. With a narrower pickup angle than a cardioid design, the AT2040USB provides focused vocal capture, which is ideal and super effective for creators and gamers who stream and chat with followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the microphone's robust metal body includes an integrated shock mount to minimize unwanted noise and vibration, while its internal pop filter protects against harsh spoken sounds. For added noise, shock, and vibration cancellation that may be transmitted through a mic stand, boom, or mount, users can purchase the AT8458a shock mount separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT2040USB is equipped with a built-in headphone jack for real-time audio monitoring with no delay. It also features a quick muting function, with the silent touch-sensitive capacitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audio at the microphone and a two-state LED indicator ring displays a blue light when the mic is on and ready to capture audio and indicates red when it is muted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis content creator microphone offers a USB Type-C output, which includes a USB cable (USB Type-C to USB Type-A) and USB adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C) for plug-and-play functionality. Users can connect the microphone directly to a computer for immediate use, without audio interference or additional cabling. Whether it's Twitch streaming, YouTube content creation, or online chats, the AT2040USB is well suited for all kinds of content creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDynamic broadcast microphone with plug-and-play USB functionality is perfect for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHypercardioid pickup focuses on your voice and minimizes room noises and echo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMultistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIntegrated shock mount tames noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms, and mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eBuilt-in headphone jack with high-output amplifier and volume control enables real-time monitoring with excellent sound quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMix control allows the microphone signal to be blended with prerecorded audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSilent soft-touch mute button provides convenient, reliable muting at the microphone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHigh-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit\/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSwitchable low-cut filter controls unwanted low-frequency sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTwo-state LED indicator ring lights blue when mic is powered on and lights red when it is muted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eProfessional-grade metal body for lasting durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIncludes mounting clamp and USB-C to USB-A cable (with USB-A to USB-C adapter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Directional Voice Capture - Vocal clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMute Button - Simple to silence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eA simple touch of the capacitive mute button immediately silences the microphone. The mic's LED ring changes from blue to red indicating that the audio is muted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Out - Zero latency monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eA headphone jack with volume control allows you to monitor audio directly from the microphone, while the mix control allows you to blend your microphone signal with computer audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Pop Filter - Clean articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe AT2040USB's multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Shock Mount and Low-cut Filter - Quiet, professional performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount. The low-cut filter eliminates low-frequency sound for additional reduction of vibration and surrounding environmental noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXLR or USB?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eXLR microphones are analog devices that require an XLR cable that feeds the analog signal to an audio interface. The interface then converts the analog signal to digital and feeds the audio to your PC for recording. Within USB microphones, all of the analog to digital conversion takes place within the microphone - no audio interface required. The digital signal is then fed via USB connection directly into your PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Microphones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Mic Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"\u003eMinimizes room noise - perfect for sonically untreated rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"\u003eSmooth audio capture with classic warm broadcast sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"\u003eRobust construction with no external power requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Does a Dynamic Mic Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"\u003eDynamic microphones use a diaphragm connected to a coil of wire that surrounds a magnet. The diaphragm is moved by changing sound pressure. 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